{"id":341372,"date":"2025-04-23T15:34:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/?p=341372"},"modified":"2025-04-23T15:34:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T19:34:52","slug":"oilers-vs-kings-prop-picks-game-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/oilers-vs-kings-prop-picks-game-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Oilers vs. Kings prop picks Game 2: Look for Zach Hyman to light the lamp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Edmonton Oilers look to even the series with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The pregame narrative:<\/strong> The Oilers fell short in their comeback effort in Game 1. I expect another high-scoring game, so I&#8217;ll back Edmonton&#8217;s Zach Hyman and L.A.&#8217;s Kevin Fiala to generate offence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out my Oilers vs. Kings prop picks for Game 2 of the opening round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oilers vs. Kings prop picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.com\/sportsbook\/sports\/ice_hockey\/competitions\/10011\"><strong>Full NHL betting markets<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.com\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nhl-injury-report-2\"><strong>NHL injury report<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.com\/sportsbook\/news\/stats\/nhl\/standings\"><strong>NHL player stats<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.com\/sportsbook\/news\/stats\/nhl\/standings\"><strong>NHL standings<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Bet: Hyman anytime goalscorer (+210)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyman was cold against the Kings in the regular season, going goalless in three games, but the playoffs have been a different story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He scored in the opening game and had a spectacular first-round series against L.A. in 2024:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4-1 against this wager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyman scored a disappointing 27 goals in 73 games this season. But the Oilers rely heavily on Connor McDavid in the playoffs, and his first-line winger is a huge beneficiary of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also plays on the top power-play unit that includes Leon Draisaitl. That should provide a lot of opportunities for the winger to bang in another goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&#8217;t a line bettors would&#8217;ve gotten after his 54-goal campaign last year, so I want to take advantage before he gets hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key stat:<\/strong> Hyman had 17 goals in 26 playoff games during Edmonton&#8217;s run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick picks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fiala to score 1+ points (-154)<\/strong>: The Oilers and Kings have combined for 46 goals in their last six postseason meetings (7.6 goals per game).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s led to inflated stats across the board.  In Game 1, Fiala scored a goal on six shots and tallied an assist in a 6-5 win for the Kings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 28-year-old winger had a down year, recording 60 points in 81 games. Most players dream of 60-point seasons, but it&#8217;s a step back for Fiala, who had 70-plus points in the three previous seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That includes an 85-point run with the Minnesota Wild in 2021-22. His track record as a point producer is well documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Feb. 1, Fiala has tallied 33 points in 34 games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Oilers vs. Kings prop picks made at 3:30 p.m. ET 04\/23\/2025.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Edmonton Oilers look to even the series with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday night. The pregame narrative: The Oilers fell short in their comeback effort in Game 1. I expect another high-scoring game, so I&#8217;ll back Edmonton&#8217;s Zach Hyman and L.A.&#8217;s Kevin Fiala to generate offence. 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