Pacific Division rivals will make their 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs debut when the Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in Recreation 1 on Monday. This marks the fourth consecutive yr these acquainted foes have confronted one another within the first spherical of the Stanley Cup playoffs. These groups completed second and third respectfully within the division standings, and every received 4 of their final 5 regular-season video games. The Kings took three out of 4 in opposition to the Oilers this season, most not too long ago shutting them out 5-0 in Edmonton.

Puck drop from Crypto.com Enviornment in Los Angeles is ready for 10 p.m. ET. Los Angeles is a -127 favourite on the cash line (threat $127 to win $100) within the newest Kings vs. Oilers odds, whereas Edmonton is the +107 underdog (threat $100 to win $107). The over/below for complete targets scored is 5.5, and the Kings are additionally -1.5 (+205) on the puck line. Earlier than making any Oilers vs. Kings picks, make sure to see the NHL predictions from SportsLine’s confirmed mannequin.

The SportsLine Projection Mannequin simulates each NHL recreation 10,000 instances. It was worthwhile in the course of the 2024-25 NHL common season, and it was particularly robust on top-rated puck-line and over/below NHL picks, going a mixed 77-53 and returning greater than $1,600 for $100 gamers. Anybody following at sportsbooks and on betting apps might have seen big returns.  

Now, listed below are three greatest bets for Kings vs. Oilers on Monday:

Kings on the moneyline (-127)

The Kings shut the Oilers out in every of their final two regular-season conferences, profitable 3-0 in LA on April 5 and 5-0 in Edmonton on April 14. They’ve been one of the best staff within the league for the reason that NHL commerce deadline, going 17-5-0 since March 7. They’re additionally a defensive power at house, giving up simply 1.98 targets per recreation in Southern California. Because of this the SportsLine mannequin has the Kings taking Recreation 1 in over 60% of simulations.

You have seen among the finest bets for Oilers vs. Kings on Monday. Now, get picks for each recreation from the mannequin that ended the season going a mixed 77-53 on over/below and puck-line picks.

Connor McDavid 2+ factors (+120)

The five-time Artwork Ross Trophy winner enters the playoffs on a blistering factors streak, contributing 11 assists over his final 5 video games. He has two factors (1 objective, 1 help) in two video games in opposition to Los Angeles this season, and totaled 5 assists in opposition to the Kings in Recreation 1 of this first-round matchup final season. It is easy to see why this prop is listed at +120 at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Need extra NHL picks for Monday? Matt Severance is SportsLine’s No. 1 NHL knowledgeable, getting into the NHL playoffs on a 120-62 roll on NHL sides picks, returning $2,490 for $100 gamers. See his greatest wager for this matchup at SportsLine.

Quinton Byfield anytime goalscorer (+310)

He will not be as recognizable a reputation as McDavid, however the 22-year-old heart has been a key participant within the Kings-Oilers matchup this season. Byfield scored three targets in 4 video games in opposition to Edmonton this season and has scored 4 targets in 5 video games main as much as the postseason. He’s listed at +310 to scored in Recreation 1 at BetMGM Sportsbook.