NHL Picks – Two Key Games on Saturday for NHL Playoffs

There is nothing like playoff hockey. Especially in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. And on Saturday, NHL Betting action features two potential elimination games. The New Jersey Devils will take on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. And the Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers at Crypto.com Arena. Will it be the end for two of these teams? Or will gamblers be treated to a game 7? The do-or-die doubleheaders take place on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

NHL Free Picks – Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings

Faceoff time at Crypto.com Arena is TBD, with television coverage TBD. Please check the sportsbook for the updated faceoff time and television coverage.

Edmonton Oilers Betting on the NHL Overview

The Edmonton Oilers finished 50-23-9 straight up and 46-27-9 over/under the total. Also, Edmonton was 2^nd in the Western Conference playoff standings. Edmonton was two points behind the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Edmonton has covered eight out of their last ten games. While the Oilers have gone over the total in three of its previous five matchups.

Edmonton has NHL rankings of 1^st for goals scored and 1^st for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Oilers have NHL rankings of 17^th for goals against and 20^th for penalty killing.  

First among Edmonton scorers is Leon Draisaitl, with six goals, four assists, ten points, and a +3. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has a .884 save percentage and 3.31 goals against average. His record is 2-2 with no shutouts.

Los Angeles Kings NHL Picks Today Team Overview

The Los Angeles Kings finished 47-25-10 straight up and 42-36-4 over/under the total. Also, Los Angeles was 5^th in the Western Conference playoff standings. In the Western Conference playoff race, Los Angeles was seven points behind the Vegas Golden Knights. Late on, Los Angeles has covered four out of their last seven games. At the same time, the Kings have gone over the total in four of its previous six matchups.

Los Angeles has NHL rankings of 10^th for goals scored and 4^th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Kings have NHL rankings of 16^th for goals against and 24^th for penalty killing.  

First among Los Angeles scorers is Anze Kopitar, with two goals, five assists, seven points, and a +0. Goaltender Joonas Korpisalo has a .904 save percentage and 3.49 goals against average. His record is 2-3 with no shutouts.

In this matchup, the Kings will fight to avoid elimination in front of a sellout home crowd.

BetMaker Best Bet: Los Angeles Kings

NHL Betting Picks – New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers

Faceoff time at Madison Square Garden is at 7 p.m. ET with television coverage on ABC.  

New Jersey Devils NHL Best Picks Team Overview

The New Jersey Devils finished 52-22-8 straight up and 40-37-5 over/under the total. Also, New Jersey was 3^rd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. New Jersey was 23 points behind the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, New Jersey has covered four out of their last six games. While the Devils have gone over the total in four of its previous six matchups.

New Jersey has NHL rankings of 4^th for goals scored and 13^th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Devils have NHL rankings of 8^th for goals against and 4^th for penalty killing.  

First, among New Jersey scorers is Jack Hughes with three goals, 0 assists, three points, and a -1. Goaltender Akira Schmid has a .966 save percentage and 0.91 goals against average. His record is 2-0 with no shutouts.

New York Rangers Team Overview

The New York Rangers finished 47-22-13 straight up and 35-44-3 over/under the total. Also, New York was 5^th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. New York was 28 points behind the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, New York has covered one out of their last four games. While the Rangers have gone under the total in four of its previous five matchups.

New York has NHL rankings of 12^th for goals scored and 7^th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Rangers have NHL rankings of 4^th for goals against and 13^th for penalty killing.  

First among New York scorers is Chris Kreider with five goals, one assists, six points, and a +0. Goaltender Igor Shesterkin has a .941 save percentage and 1.45 goals against average. His record is 2-2 with no shutouts.

So far in this series, the road team has shown far greater value.

BetMaker Best Bet: New Jersey Devils

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