Free NHL Picks Today: Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers 1/9/23

Free NHL Picks Today: Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers 1/9/23
Mon 9th January 2023

The Los Angeles Kings (23-14-6) play host to the Edmonton Oilers (21-17-3) at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. Edmonton is playing their first of four games on the road coming off a 3-2 overtime loss against the Avalanche on Saturday.

The Oilers committed five penalties in the game, though they held Colorado without a power play goal. Zach Hyman scored the only goals, finding the net twice for the Oilers. Stuart Skinner had a terrific performance with 43 saves (.934%) in the loss.

Los Angeles is returning home for a four-game homestand after a 5-1 win over the Golden Knights on Saturday. Kevin Fiala scored a hat trick to lead the Kings. Pheonix Copley was impressive in the win, making 19 saves (.950%).

HEAD TO HEAD

The Kings won the first meeting between the teams this season, a 3-1 victory in November. Trevor Moore (3G 0A) and Viktor Arvidsson (0G 3A) each had three points to lead Los Angeles. Hyman scored Edmonton’s only goal. Cal Petersen got the win, saving 22 of 23 shots (.956%).

FACING OFF

Edmonton is averaging 3.51 goals per game for the season, fourth in the NHL, and they are taking on a Kings team that is allowing 3.37 goals a game (22nd). Meanwhile, Los Angeles has found the net 3.21 times a game on average, 16th in the league, and the Oilers are allowing opponents to score 3.32 goals per game (20th).

The Oilers’ 32.89% power play percentage is the best in the league, while the Kings rank 14th with a conversion rate of 23.13%. When it comes to penalty killing, Edmonton has the league’s 23rd-ranked PK% at 74.83%, while Los Angeles is 26th at 72.48%.

TOP PERFORMERS:

With 76 points this season, most in the NHL, Connor McDavid is the top skater for the Oilers. He leads the league in both goals (33) and assists (43). In the net, Skinner (12-10-1) is Edmonton’s top goaltender by goals against average.

He has a 2.88 GAA and a .914% save percentage.Fiala leads the Kings in scoring with 42 points. He has 13 goals and 29 assists. Jonathan Quick (8-9-4) is the top goalie for Los Angeles with a goals against average of 3.40. He has a save percentage of .884%.

HOME AND AWAY

Edmonton is seeking a fourth consecutive win away from Rogers Place this season. Los Angeles is 12-7-2 at home this season.

SportsTips’ NHL Pick:

Edmonton Oilers (-110)

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