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Edmonton Oilers - Los Angeles Kings: NHL match betting tip
Los Angeles has consistently been ahead of the competition, but now the California-based club is one step away from relegation from the playoffs. Jim Hiller's team lost on their own ice for the first time and will try to even the score in Canada on May 2. Edmonton has gained excellent form and does not allow rivals to recover. All the games between the clubs turned out to be productive, but in the last match the hockey players scored only four accurate shots for two. How will it be this time? Read our betting tip
Command Analysis
Edmonton Oilers
CanadaCurrent form
The Oilers had a pretty blurry regular season and started it very poorly. Edmonton gradually increased and firmly established itself among the top eight clubs in the conference. Chris Nobloch's team did not look their best before the start of the playoffs and finished only in third place in the Atlantic Division table. The Oilers played well offensively and adjusted the game on their side of the ice, conceding only 2.88 goals per match on average.
At the start of the playoffs, the Canadians went to California and failed to show their best hockey in the USA. Connor McDavid's squad lost both matches on the road, conceding as many as 12 goals in total. After returning home, Edmonton pulled himself together and began to win one match after another. The Oilers tied the score at home, winning games at number three (7-4) and four (4-3, OT). A day later, the Oilers returned to the opponent's ice and took the lead for the first time in this confrontation (3:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
Matthias Ekholm will not help his partners in the fifth meeting.
Interesting betting trends
- Edmonton makes an average of 32 shots on target.
- According to statistics, the oilmen receive 7.23 minutes of penalty time.
Los Angeles Kings
USACurrent form
Los Angeles was good during the regular season and very rarely allowed itself to lose in series. The Californians were especially strong on their ice and became the best club in the West in playing on their home court. The team led by Jim Hiller performed well defensively, allowing opponents to score only 2.51 goals on average per match. In the end, the Kings entered the playoffs from the second place in the Pacific Division table and received the right to start the playoffs with the support of their home stands.
The Kings started with confident victories on their ice (6:5 and 6:2) and it seemed that it was Ange Kopitar's squad that would control the course of the confrontation and pass on without any problems. However, the guests suffered two setbacks in Canada and returned to California with an even score. They have not been able to improve their offensive game and are now one step away from being eliminated from the playoffs.
Disqualifications and injuries
Tanner Jeannot will not participate in the upcoming bout due to injury.
Interesting betting trends
- On average, Los Angeles holds 21 power moves.
- The Kings, according to statistics, make 28 shots on target.
Trends
Bet 2nd period: total more than 1.5 goals
In all the games of the series, the second period was productive.
1.52The 3rd periodrate: The hosts will score
The Oilers scored in the third period in all games of the series.
1.38Tip and bets
Edmonton has completely seized the initiative and is now in a better position. The team from Canada plays great offensively and didn't let the opponent do anything offensively in the last match. Los Angeles has lost the advantage of home ice and is now one step away from relegation. With every game, the Californians are giving more and more ice to the Oilers, so Connor McDavid's squad should be putting the squeeze on the kings right now. We think that it is the oilmen who will succeed. We offer a bet on winning the first match.
Prediction - Edmonton wins with a handicap (0) in 1.65
Betting on an individual total
Los Angeles played great offensively in the opening matches of the series, but gradually reduced the pressure on the opponent's goal. In the last match, the Californians were able to score only one accurate shot, even though they were playing on their own ice. Edmonton has improved its defense, so we don't expect more than two accurate hits from the visitors in this meeting.
We're betting on an individual Los Angeles total of less than 2.5 goals for 1.97
Bet on the total total
The fifth match will be very important in terms of the outcome of the entire series. Los Angeles is one defeat away from relegation from the playoffs and cannot afford to take unnecessary risks. Edmonton has become better at playing defense, but it's unlikely that the Canadians will go on the attack themselves. We think that the meeting will be closed and inconclusive. We're betting on a total of fewer goals.
We take a total of less than 5.5 goals for 2.15
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