Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers : Los Angeles Kings +1.5 (-250)

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In a game that's sure to be razor-thin, the Los Angeles Kings have been showing signs of regaining their championship form. While their home record over the last five games isn't exactly inspiring at 1-4, they've been steadily improving, especially in terms of goals against. They've managed to keep the puck out of their net, with an average of just 2.8 goals against in their last five home games. On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers aren't exactly lighting up the scoreboard on the road. They've been struggling with scoring, averaging just a single goal in their last five away games. Moreover, the Kings have the upper hand in recent head-to-head matchups, standing at 3-2. In this matchup, the Kings have the defensive prowess to keep the Oilers' offense at bay, making the Los Angeles Kings +1.5 a promising puck line bet.

Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers) Yes Anytime Goalscorer (+110)

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Saturday's face-off between the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers is bound to be an eventful one, especially with Connor McDavid on the ice. McDavid's performance in his last five away games has been nothing short of stellar. His average goals per game stand at a solid 0.8, a clear improvement over his overall average of 0.4 goals. Plus, he's been relentless in front of the net, averaging a whopping 3.8 shots per away game compared to 2.2 overall. McDavid's proven his capability to strike when the Oilers are on the road, hitting the back of the net in 4 of the last 6 away games. Even though he's been on a bit of a dry spell lately, history tells us it won't last long. With his knack for clutch goals and a 47.6% implied probability of scoring, putting your chips on McDavid in the 'Anytime Goalscorer' market seems like a

Darcy Kuemper (Los Angeles Kings) Under 25.5 Saves (-120)

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Saturday night, under the bright lights of Staples Center, the Los Angeles Kings are hosting the Edmonton Oilers, and all eyes are on Kings' netminder Darcy Kuemper. Now, Darcy's been playing a solid home game recently, averaging around 18 saves. That's well under our line of 25.5, which is where our attention is fixed. The Oilers' offense isn't exactly raining shots either, giving Darcy an average of just 20.6 shots against in his last five home games. Not to mention, our guy Kuemper has been on a roll, staying under the line for saves in 5 of his last 6 home games, and 8 of his last 10 overall. So, we're backing the Under for Darcy's total saves. It's not a knock on Kuemper, it's just playing the numbers and they're pointing to a quiet night for Darcy between the pipes.

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