The Edmonton Oilers will head to Seattle to take on the Kraken in this Pacific Division matchup. The puck drop for this game is set for 10:00 p.m. eastern from the Climate Pledge Arena.
The Oilers are still looking for consistency right now, which in turn, has kept them in the bottom half of the division. The Seattle Kraken are also struggling currently and find themselves in a tough spot in the NHL standings.
As we develop our Oilers vs Kraken betting analysis, let’s take a look at the NHL odds and NHL player stats to help us come up with our prediction.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Odds
Last Game Records
The Oilers’ last game on their NHL schedule was against the Calgary Flames. A slow start from both teams saw a 0-0 tie heading into the second period.
Both teams were able to get a goal in the second period, making it 1-1 heading into the third. The Oilers were able to get a goal in the third period and take the win by a score of 2-1.
The Kraken also took on the Calgary Flames a day later. In the first period of their games, both teams were able to get a goal in the first period.
The second period had the same result as the first, making it 2-2 heading into the third period. The Flames would get the goal in the third, giving Seattle the loss 2-3.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Betting Analysis
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers are struggling to get things going in the right direction this season. In their last ten games, the Oilers have only won five games.
The one thing the Oilers have been a solid road team. Coming into tonight’s game, the Oilers have a record of 10-6-1 on the road. In their last five games, the Oilers have a record of 2-1-1-1.
The Edmonton Oilers’ offense makes them one of the best NHL teams at scoring goals, scoring 3.56 goals per game, which is 4th in the league. In their last five games, the Oilers are averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Oilers’ struggles come from their defense and goaltending. As a team, the Oilers are giving up 3.39 goals on average. Edmonton is giving up 3.4 goals per game in their last five games.
Connor McDavid is the best player for the Edmonton Oilers. He is currently leading all of hockey with 67 total points. He has scored 31 goals and assisted 36 others.
Stuart Skinner has been the primary goaltender for the Oilers. He has a record of 11-9 and is giving up 2.81 goals per game. In his last five starts, the Oilers are 2-3.
Seattle Kraken
This last stretch of games has been brutal for Seattle. In their last ten games, the Kraken have only won three games.
The Kraken are also not very good at home, coming in with a record of 9-7-2. In their last five home games, the Kraken have a record of 2-3.
The Kraken are also one of the best NHL teams in terms of scoring goals, scoring 3.48 goals per game. Seattle scored 3.4 goals on average in their last five games.
Unfortunately for Seattle, they, too, are not the best at keeping teams from scoring, as they are giving up 3.21 goals per game. Seattle is giving up 3.0 goals per game on average in their last five.
Andre Burakovsky has been the best offensive player for the Kraken. He is leading the team with 28 total points, scoring ten goals, and assisting 18 others. He has now gone without a point in their last three games.
Martin Jones is the main goaltender for the Kraken. He has a record of 13-5-2 and is giving up 2.75 goals per game.
Updates
When looking at the NHL injury report, both teams are in a solid spot coming into tonight’s contest. While both teams have a couple of players listed on their injury reports, those players have been on there for at least a month.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
This game is listed as a toss-up on most betting sites, giving -110 odds for the moneyline. Because of the way both teams have been playing as of late, the home-ice advantage is being thrown out the window.
The puckline for this game has the Oilers at -1½ with +220 odds. The Kraken are +1½ with -260 odds.
The goal total for this game is set at 6½, with both the over and the under getting -110 odds. Using the Oilers vs Kraken betting analysis may be where we focus our attention.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Betting Prediction
After looking at all of the Oilers vs Kraken betting analysis, it looks like this may be one of the highest scoring games on the NHL schedule today. While these may not be NHL expert picks, using the data, we can find two bets that look the best.
The first of two NHL picks is the over for total goals. At the rate both offenses have been scoring, mixed with each team’s inability to slow down offenses, there is a good chance this game goes over the goal total.
The second pick is the Edmonton Oilers’ moneyline. The Oilers have been playing better hockey than Seattle and are better on the road than they are at home.
Final: Oilers vs. Kraken Prediction: 6-4 Oilers
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