Kraken vs Oilers Prediction 12/4/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 4th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 11-7-6 this season after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Seattle allowed one goal in the first, two in the second, and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Kraken out shot Edmonton by a total of 26-25, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-6 on the power play in the game. Seattle was led by Montour, McCann, and Beniers, who all had four shots on goal, while Daccord stopped 21 out of 25 shots, which was an .840 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Stars by a score of 3-2 and the Islanders by a score of 1-0. The Kraken have lost three games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 28 points. Seattle has scored 2.46 goals per game and they have allowed 2.63 goals against per game, while also going 16.7% on the power play and 69.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jaden Schwartz has led Seattle with eight goals and seven assists, while Jordan Eberle has added eight goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 7-5-4 with a 2.68 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 11-11-5 this year after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Edmonton allowed a goal in the first period and they played great defense all night, but couldn’t find any offense in the shutout loss. The Oilers out shot Minnesota by a total of 33-24, won 61.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton was led by Ekholm and Hyman, who both had four shots on goal, while Skinner stopped 23 out of 24 shots, which was a .958 save percentage.

Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Kraken by a score of 4-0, but lost to the Stars by a score of 8-3 before that. The Oilers have lost five of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 27 points. Edmonton has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.48 goals against per game, while also going 28.8% on the power play and 81.1% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 11 goals and 25 assists, while Leon Draisaitl has added 15 goals and 16 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Stuart Skinner, who is 9-8-3 with a 2.90 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this year. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won each of their last six games at Rogers Place following a home loss.
• The Kraken have lost each of their last five night games at Rogers Place.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last three games following a loss.
• The Oilers have won the second period in five of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kraken’s last four games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Oilers’ last six games as favorites following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 10 Thursday night games at Rogers Place.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the Kraken’s last five games at Rogers Place.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Connor McDavid has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against the Kraken.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances against Pacific Division opponents at Rogers Place.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last nine appearances against Pacific Division opponents at Rogers Place.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Jared McCann has scored at least one goal in three of his last four road appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Vince Dunn has recorded a point in each of his last four appearances at Rogers Place.

Kraken vs Oilers Prediction 

Seattle comes into this matchup looking to snap their three game losing streak, but they have scored a total of two goals during that span. The Kraken are 5-4-3 on the road this year, while the Oilers are 5-3-2 at home. Edmonton has also struggled recently, but they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five games. Both of these teams have been very inconsistent, but we just saw Edmonton beat Seattle 4-0 on the road last week. Take the Oilers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Oilers -1.5