The Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers begin their playoff series on Monday night
The NHL PLayoff odds heavily favor the Oilers to take a 1-0 series lead
Read below for Kings vs Oilers Game 1 prediction, odds and props
The Edmonton Oilers host the Los Angeles Kings at Rogers Place on Monday night to kick off their first round playoff series. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET with the game televised on ESPN2. The Oilers opened as -160 moneyline favorites with the over/under set at 6 goals.
This marks the third consecutive year these Pacific Division rivals have met in the opening round. The Oilers prevailed in seven games in 2022 and six games last year, but the Kings gave them all they could handle. Nine of the 13 games over the past two series were decided by two goals or less, with four requiring overtime.
Who takes Game 1 this year? Let’s get into our Game 1 Kings vs odds, as we provide our prediction.
Game 1 Kings vs Oilers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Kings | +1.5 (-180) | +145 | Over 6.0 (+100) |
| EDM Oilers | -1.5 (+150) | -170 | Under 6.0 (-120) |
In the Game 1 Kings vs Oilers odds, Edmonton is a -170 home favorite, giving them 63% implied win probability.
Edmonton also opened as a heavy -190 favorite in the Oilers vs Kings series odds.
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