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Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 3/27/25 NHL Picks
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Seattle Kraken (30-36-6) vs Edmonton Oilers (41-25-5)
March 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken -112 / Edmonton Oilers -108 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 27, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers (41-25-5, 26-45 ATS) are playing in a hot and cold form recently after losing four of the previous eight games. The Oilers were on a four-game homestay, during which they beat the Hockey Club and Kraken and lost to the Jets and Stars. Edmonton will spend five of the next six games on the road. The Oilers are 3rd in the Pacific Division Standings with 87 points, seven behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Oilers score 3.27 goals per game on average (7th), while they concede 2.90 GPG (14th). This season, Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 101 points (49 G and 52 A). Connor McDavid has 90 points (26 G and 64 A), while Evan Bouchard chips in with 57 points (13 G and 44 A).
Calvin Pickard (17-7-1) is expected to start for the Oilers at the goal on Thursday against the Kraken. The 32-year-old is allowing 2.61 goals per game this year with a .901 SV% and no shutouts.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken (30-36-6, 36-36 ATS) are currently on a three-game losing streak after falling to the Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers, and Calgary Flames, The Kraken did open a four-game road trip with a win over the Blackhawks, but then lost the next three games and now will spend the following three at home. Seattle is 7th in the Pacific Division Standings with 66 points, 28 behind the top-placed Golden Knights.
The Kraken average 2.99 goals per game this year (15th), while they allow 3.24 GPG (24th). Jared McCann leads the team with 49 points (17 G and 32 A). Chandler Stephenson contributes 48 points (11 G and 37 A), while Jaden Schwartz has 43 points (21 G and 22 A).
Joey Daccord (23-19-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Kraken on Thursday against the Oilers. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.72 goals per game this year with a .908 SV% and one shutout.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last eight night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kraken’s last five games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last five games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank T29th in the league in penalty minutes this season (476).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 29th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.21).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (32.1).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank T2nd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (3).
Oilers vs Kraken Prediction
The Oilers have been owning the Kraken in recent H2H encounters, as they won nine of the previous ten and are on a nine-game winning streak. Edmonton also won six of the last seven H2H duels in Seattle. However, I can’t back the Oilers here as they play without McDavid and Draisaitl, and that’s why I will opt for Under for the same reasons. Without their top two point producers, the Oilers could struggle in front of the goal. Four of the last five H2H duels went Under.
