Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers odds, picks and predictions

The Los Angeles Kings (43-21-10) and Edmonton Oilers (43-23-9) meet Thursday at Rogers Place. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Kings vs. Oilers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Kings lost as +124 underdogs 2-1 at the Calgary Flames Tuesday. D Sean Durzi scored the lone goal for the Kings, who lost for just the 3rd time in their last 13 games. Los Angeles is in 2nd place in the Pacific Division with 96 points.

The Oilers won as -108 favorites 7-4 at the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday. C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had 5 points as the Oilers moved to within 3 points of 1st-place Vegas in the Pacific.

The Kings lead this season's series 2-0 with the Over hitting in 1 of the 2 meetings. Los Angeles won as a -107 home favorite 6-3 as the Over (6.5) cashed in the most recent meeting Jan. 9.