The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings are back at it for Game 5 on Tuesday night.
The pregame narrative: Los Angeles was 30 seconds away from putting Edmonton in a 3-1 stranglehold on Sunday before Evan Bouchard’s game-tying goal led to an Oilers overtime win. I’m betting on the defencemen to produce again alongside L.A.’s Quinton Byfield.
Check out my Oilers vs. Kings prop picks for Game 5 of this first-round matchup.
Oilers vs. Kings prop picks
Best Bet: Bouchard to record a point (-154)
Watching Bouchard play hockey is a rollercoaster.
Edmonton’s defenceman is the epitome of a risk/reward player, and his mere presence has led to a boatload of chances on both ends of the ice.
I’m sure head coach Kris Knoblauch wishes Bouchard were more responsible defensively, but that’s just not how he rolls.
And when a player scores four goals in two pivotal games, you kind of have to bite your tongue.
Bouchard was held pointless in Game 2, but has multiple points in his other three outings. Playing top-pairing minutes and running point on a power play with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, he should have ample chances to strike again.
He has 39 points in 29 playoff games dating back to last season, cashing this bet 21 times. That 72.4% hit rate far exceeds the 60.63% implied probability of this wager.
Key stat: Bouchard has 18 points in his last nine playoff games against L.A.
Quick picks
Byfield 1+ points (-130): Bouchard and the Oilers managed to outscore their problems at home, but I think the Kings are due for an offensive outburst on Tuesday.
Calvin Pickard has been better than Stuart Skinner in goal for Edmonton, but that’s not saying much.
Pickard has a 3.29 GAA and .889 SV% this series. And as mentioned, the Oilers’ defencemen aren’t doing him any favours.
Byfield found the stat sheet in Games 1 and 2 and had six shots on Sunday.
His line with Kevin Fiala and Alex Laferriere has generated a team-high 58 chances at 5-on-5.
Oilers vs. Kings prop picks made at 12:36 p.m. ET 04/29/2025.
Avery joined NorthStar Gaming as an intern in 2022 before stepping into a full-time role soon after. He loves betting on and analyzing golf — mainly because it’s easier than actually playing — but is a fan of all sports, from the NFL to the UFC.