The Los Angeles Kings are set to face the Edmonton Oilers on Monday evening in a game that serves as a potential preview of their first-round playoff series. The puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.

Currently, the Kings are in a position to have home-ice advantage, but this could shift depending on Monday`s game outcome as only two points separate Los Angeles and Edmonton in the standings. Notably, these two teams have clashed in the first round of the playoffs for the past three seasons, with Edmonton emerging victorious each time. In their most recent playoff encounter, the Oilers eliminated the Kings in five games.

Los Angeles boasts a well-distributed scoring attack, with seven players having reached the 18-goal mark this season. Edmonton, who were Stanley Cup finalists last year, are aiming for another deep playoff run. However, the Oilers may have to contend with the potential absence of Leon Draisaitl, the league`s leading scorer, who is currently questionable due to an undisclosed injury. Consequently, Connor McDavid is expected to be the primary focus of Edmonton`s offense in this matchup.

Betting odds indicate that the Oilers are slight favorites in this game with a money line of -111. The Kings are considered underdogs at -109. The over/under for total goals is set at 5.5.

Regarding player prop bets, Adrian Kempe from the Kings is favored to score over 0.5 points at -150, followed by Kevin Fiala (-135), Anze Kopitar (-120), and Quinton Byfield (-110). For the Oilers, Connor McDavid is at +100 to score over 1.5 points, and Evan Bouchard is at -190 to score over 0.5 points.

This game marks the third and final meeting between the Kings and Oilers this season. Los Angeles has won both previous games, securing a head-to-head advantage regardless of Monday`s result. For Edmonton to secure home ice advantage in a potential playoff series, they would need to win their remaining games and hope for favorable results from Los Angeles`s final games.

SportsLine`s model provides predictions for this game, suggesting an Oilers victory.

Match Details: Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers

Money line: Oilers -111 (Edmonton wins in 68% of simulations)

Puck line: Oilers -1.5 (+224) (Edmonton covers in 41% of simulations)

Over/Under: Over 5.5 (Over hits in 57% of simulations)

Projected score: Oilers 3.6, Kings 2.6