Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken Preview
Betting on today’s Kraken and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+.
The over/under for this Pacific division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Oilers being the favored team playing at home against the Kraken. Check out BetCoco for Edmonton Oilers – Seattle Kraken odds
Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games that the Oilers have hosted the Kraken, they are a perfect 3-0. When looking at the last three head-to-head matchups between the Kraken and Oilers, only 2 points per game has separated the teams, with the Oilers going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Seattle has an puck line record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last three home games, Edmonton has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- The Oilers have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
- As the betting favorite, the Kraken have an puck line record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken Prediction
On the season, the Kraken are 10th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Pacific Division with a record of 19-16-9. In the Western Conference, Seattle has gone 9-15 and 6-7 in divisional games. Playing on the road, the Kraken have gone 10-8-6 and are currently on a two-game losing streak away from home.
As the underdog, Seattle has gone 10-13-7 this season and has dropped two straight games when not favored. Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone 8-2, and they are 3-2 over their last five games. Heading into today’s game, Seattle has lost two straight games.
For their offensive performance, the Kraken come in averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, which is 25th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Kraken offense is 18th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 25th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Joey Daccord has started 25 games this season. His current record stands at 13-6, and his save percentage is 0.903%.
At home this season, the Oilers have gone 12-6-1 and have won three straight games in Edmonton. In the Pacific Division, Edmonton is in fourth place with a record of 8-4.
On the year, the Oilers have won 11 straight games and are 24-15-1 overall. Against Western Conference opponents, Edmonton has gone 13-8.
When looking at their offense, the Oilers have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 10th in the league. The Oilers went 16-8 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 8-6.
Goalie Stuart Skinner comes into the game having made 29 starts this season. So far, his record is 19-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.854%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Oilers picking up a 4-3 win.
Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken Betting Tips
- Take the Oilers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Edmonton Oilers Injury Report
- Sam Gagner – Undisclosed – Out
- Ryan Fanti – Hip – Out
Seattle Kraken Injury Report
- Pierre-Edouard Bellemare – Lower Body – Out
- Philipp Grubauer – Lower Body – Out
- Andre Burakovsky – Lower Body – Questionable
- Vince Dunn – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Matty Beniers – Upper Body – Out
