The Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken meet in their respective final 2022 NHL preseason games. This is likely the closest to opening night lineups that either team will have sent to the ice in the preseason.
We’ll search through the Oilers vs Kraken betting stats and find what’s important from the preseason that’s applicable to make the best pick for your ticket.
Puck Drop for the Oilers vs. Kraken is scheduled for 9:00 P.M. ET on Friday, October 7th, 2022, from Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken
Edmonton Oilers Stats
The Edmonton Oilers enter their final 2022 NHL preseason matchup with a 4-3-0 record. Notable from the Oilers vs Kraken betting stats is that Edmonton is 3-0-0 at home in the preseason.
Dylan Holloway leads the oilers in goals (4) and points (6), while Devin Shore leads the team in assists.
Oilers Statistics
If there was ever a sign in the statistics that this is the preseason, it’s the fact that the previous sentence didn’t include the names McDavid or Draisaitl.
Whether Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl play in this game changes how you should approach your betting, especially if you are betting on player props or the over.
When the regular season comes around, the Oilers odds will change drastically depending on if the Edmonton’s astonishing duo is in the lineup or not.
Goaltending Statistics
Calvin Pickard, not regular season starting goalie Jack Campbell, leads the Edmonton Oilers in goaltending statistics, having played one spectacular game.
Because it is the preseason, and we don’t know who will be in net for Edmonton, these goaltending numbers aren’t important to the Oilers vs Kraken betting stats.
Seattle Kraken Stats
The Seattle Kraken enter their final 2022 NHL preseason matchup with a 4-1-0 record. Notable from the Oilers vs Kraken betting stats is that Seattle is 1-1-0 on the road in the preseason.
Kraken’s Preseason Loss
The only loss from the preseason Kraken schedule was a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames on Monday, October 3rd.
Alex Wennberg leads the Kraken in assists (3) and points (4), while rookie Matty Beniers leads Seattle in goals (3).
Of note from these Oilers vs. Kraken, betting stats is that these players each have a point on the power play. We expect to see their names amongst the Kraken’s stats leaders throughout the 2022-23 NHL season.
Goaltending Statistics
Unlike Edmonton, Seattle’s goaltending statistics are among the most important Oilers vs Kraken betting stats you’ll need.
Kraken regular season Starting goalie Philipp Grubauer has posted a shutout in this only appearance, while backup marking Martin Jones has a 1.91 goals against average and a .925 save percentage.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Betting Trends
The Edmonton Oilers are 4-3 on the moneyline in the preseason, with three of their seven preseason NHL matchups finishing within a one-goal spread.
The Oilers have a significant player listed as day-to-day, meaning Kyler Yamamoto is unlike to play against the Kraken on Friday night in Edmonton.
Moneyline
The Seattle Kraken are 4-1 on the moneyline, with games covering a one-goal spread in the preseason. Among the important Oilers vs Kraken betting stats is that three of the Kraken’s wins have been via shutout.
The Edmonton Oilers are the betting favorite on most sportsbooks, averaging -216 odds, which is dropping on most only sportsbooks. The Seattle Kraken are the current betting underdog, averaging +166 odds.
Puck line
The puck line spread is set to 1.5. The Oilers (-1.5) are the betting underdog, listed at an average of +115 odds, while the Kraken are the betting favorite, with average odds of -145.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Matchup Predictions
Keeping in mind that this is the final game of the preseason, there are a few things we can gather from the Oilers vs. Kraken betting statistics: the Kraken goaltending has been good, the Oilers will likely have their most potent offense of the preseason on the ice, and the Oilers are pretty good in Edmonton regardless who is on the ice.
Edmonton is a contender to win the Pacific Division after making it to the Western Conference finals last year. Seattle is continuing to build a strong team from humble expansion beginnings.
We’re predicting the Edmonton Oilers will win this game. However, the Seattle Kraken’s goaltending will likely keep this close and cover the spread.
Who to Bet On?
We haven’t seen the best Edmonton Oilers roster yet and likely won’t until opening night. However, we expect the Oilers to look close to that opening night lineup.
The Seattle Kraken goaltending has been excellent throughout the preseason, but they’ll get their biggest test from McDavid and Draisaitl, the best player and 1-2 duo in the NHL.
We’re favoring the Edmonton Oilers to win this game not based on their early preseason statistics but on who is likely to be in the lineup Friday night.
NHL Pick: Oilers -1.5 (+115)
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