Kraken vs Oilers Prediction 3/31/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 31st 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 32-29-11 this season after they lost to the Sabres in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Seattle led 2-0 in the second period, but they couldn’t hold onto the lead and ended up losing in the shootout. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 36-34, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from McMann and Stephenson, while Grubauer stopped 34 out of 36 shots, which was a .944 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the Lightning by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Panthers by a score of 5-4 before that. The Kraken have lost five of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 75 points. Seattle has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 20.6% on the power play and 73.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 23 goals and 28 assists, while Matty Beniers has added 19 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 19-18-6 with a 2.92 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 37-28-9 this year after they defeated the Ducks by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Edmonton nearly blew a 3-0 lead in the third period, but they added an empty net goal with 17 seconds left to seal the win. The Oilers out shot Anaheim by a total of 34-33, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Hyman, McDavid, Roslovic, and Savoie, while Ingram stopped 31 out of 33 shots, which was a .939 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Edmonton defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 4-3 and the Mammoth by a score of 5-2. The Oilers have won three games in a row and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 83 points. Edmonton has scored 3.49 goals per game and they have allowed 3.35 goals against per game, while also going 30.2% on the power play and 77.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 42 goals and 82 assists, while Evan Bouchard has added 20 goals and 66 assists. The projected starting goalie for Edmonton is Connor Ingram, who is 13-8-2 with a 2.80 goals against average and an .893 save percentage for the Oilers this season. 

Why the Edmonton Oilers will win

• The Oilers have won each of their last six games against the Kraken at Rogers Place.
• The Kraken have lost five of their last six games.
• The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Kraken have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Kraken have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Oilers have lost two of their last three games as home favorites following a home win.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs after coming off a shootout.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games following a home win.
• The Oilers have lost the second period in five of their last six night games at Rogers Place when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Oilers’ last five games against the Kraken following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kraken’s last three road games following a shootout loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Three of the last four night games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last nine games as underdogs following a shootout loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Zach Hyman has scored a goal in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents at Rogers Place.
• Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last 13 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Zach Hyman has scored the last goal in four of the Oilers’ last five games against Western Conference opponents at Rogers Place.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Vince Dunn has recorded an assist in each of his last seven Tuesday night appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Bobby McMann has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Oilers.

Kraken vs Oilers Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they are trying to chase down the Ducks for first in the division. The Oilers are 19-13-4 at home this year, while the Kraken are 15-15-6 on the road. Seattle has lost five of their last six games and they have gone to OT in three straight. Seattle has gone over 6.5 goals in three of their last four, while Edmonton has gone over 6.5 goals in three of their last four. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5