Edmonton Oilers Series Spread -1.5 Over Los Angeles Kings (+105):
The Edmonton Oilers are familiar with handling the Los Angeles Kings in the first-round of the post-season as they have knocked them out in six games last season and in seven games the season prior. They also beat Los Angeles in 3 of 4 head-to-head meetings during the regular season. Edmonton finished the season ranked 4th in both goals scored with 3.62 per game and power play scoring at 26%. The Oilers also improved defensively as they ranked 9th in goals allowed. Stuart Skinner has gives the Oilers a huge advantage in net over Cam Talbot who doesn't inspire much confidence for the Kings. Edmonton has geared up for the post-season with the additions of Henrique and Corey Perry while the Kings made a trade for Luc-Dubois that didn't pan out. Let's take advantage of the plus money for Edmonton to make quick work of a Kings team that averaged less goals per game than Arizona.