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Edmonton Oilers vs Los Angeles Kings Game 4: Western Conference Playoffs – First Round
The Edmonton Oilers are visiting the Los Angeles Kings at crypto.com Arena on Sunday in Game 4 of the series.
The Oilers are dangerous
The Edmonton Oilers are in a promising situation after a 6-1 road win in Game 3 that gave them a 2-1 lead in the series against the Kings. They took off from the very start of the game, scoring three goals in the first period, and had full control the rest of the way. Zach Hyman and Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals, while Connor McDavid and Evander Kane also scored.
Can the Kings stay in the series?
The Los Angeles Kings stole Game 2 in overtime in Edmonton, hoping to get control of the series, but stood no chance in the first game at home. They were the third-best defense in the entire league in the regular season, but allowing six goals at home was something no one could have expected.
Betting Trends
The Oilers have played over the total goal line in 5 of their last 6 games overall, 4 of the last 6 games against teams from the Pacific Division, and 9 of the last 11 games played on Sunday. The Kings have gone over in 4 of their last 5 games overall, 4 of the last 6 against teams from the Western Conference, and 10 of the last 15 games played in April.
Prediction and Conclusion
These are two teams with different playing styles, and it seems that the Oilers offensive approach is too much for the Kings defense. The Oilers had an amazing performance in Game 3, and they look like a team that can be a real contender for the rest of the way. Still, they have a lot of work to do in this series and will waste no time and win another one on the road to take a 3-1 lead against the Kings.
