Count On Connor McDavid, Oilers Continuing Dominant Run Over LA Kings

Monday night is the ultimate opportunity for NHL fans, with a trio of thrilling matchups that fans eagerly anticipate. The one game that has to stick out the most is the Oilers and Kings as two teams that don't like each other reignite their fierce rivalry in a game you won't want to miss.

For bettors, this matchup provides a chance to capitalize on some of our recent strong trends, like our 19-12 record on our last 31 picks.

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Bet: Kings Oilers Over 5.5 goals (-120), Connor McDavid Over 1.5 points (-110)

Edmonton and LA have faced off in the first round three straight years and have created a newfound rivalry that never fails to create sparks. Both teams couldn't be hotter heading into Monday with the Kings repping a 13-3-2 record over their last 18 games while the Oilers are 16-4-1 in their last 21 games.

Both teams have top ten defensive units with the Kings tied for first with a 2.45 goals against average. Despite both sides being elite defensively on a regular basis, they've combined for seven or more goals in eight of their last 13 matchups.

This is a matchup that Connor McDavid dominates the Kings, recording 13 goals and 36 assists for nearly 50 points in his last 28 games against them. This includes a stretch where he tallied multiple points in 10 of their last 14 meetings.

McDavid is coming off a lackluster performance on Saturday where he recorded no points, went minus two and the Oilers barely edged out a 4-3 victory over the last-place Blackhawks. He'll look to respond in a big way in his first game back at home.

Edmonton has won six of their last seven games versus LA at home and should look to extend their 14-7-1 home record this season.