Kraken vs Oilers Prediction 3/22/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 22nd 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 30-35-5 this year after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Seattle allowed three goals in the first period and an empty net goal in the third in the shutout loss. The Kraken out shot Minnesota by a total of 34-28, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Seattle was led by Wright and Evans, who both had four shots on goal, while Grubauer stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the game. 

Prior to that shutout loss, the Kraken defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 6-2, but lost to the Jets by a score of 3-2 before that. Seattle has won three of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 65 points. Seattle has scored 2.97 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 77.1% on the penalty kill this season. Chandler Stephenson has led Seattle with 11 goals, 37 assists, and 68 shots on goal, while Jared McCann has added 17 goals, 29 assists, and 166 shots on goal. Joey Daccord is 23-18-4 with a 2.67 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this year. 

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Edmonton Oilers are 40-24-5 this season after they lost to Winnipeg in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton led 1-0 and 2-1, but they needed a late third period goal to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Oilers out shot Winnipeg by a total of 24-20, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Hyman and Skinner (2), while Stuart Skinner stopped 13 out of 16 shots before getting pulled due to injury. 

Prior to that game, the Oilers defeated the Hockey Club by a score of 7-1 and the Rangers by a score of 3-1. Edmonton has won three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 85 points. Edmonton has scored 3.25 goals per game and they have allowed 2.87 goals against per game, while also going 25.3% on the power play and 77.5% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 49 goals, 52 assists, and 229 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid (day to day) has added 26 goals, 64 assists, and 187 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 23-17-4 with a 2.85 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year. 

Why the Kraken will beat the Oilers 

• The Kraken have won each of their last five Saturday games as underdogs.
• The Oilers have lost two of their last three games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last seven Saturday games.
• The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as home favorites.
• The Oilers have lost the third period in each of their last three games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Oilers’ last six night games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Kraken’s last eight road games following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 12 games at Rogers Place.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 13 of the Kraken’s last 14 games against Western Conference opponents.

Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts

• Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in 12 of the Oilers’ last 13 games.
• Connor McDavid has scored a goal in four of the Oilers’ last five home games against the Kraken.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Eeli Tolvanen has scored a goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games as underdogs against the Oilers.
• Vince Dunn has recorded a point in each of his last seven appearances with the Kraken as underdogs against the Oilers.
• Shane Wright has recorded at least one assist in five of the Kraken’s last six games against Pacific Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (32.0).
• The Edmonton Oilers are one of only two teams with two players to record at least 50 assists this season (Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid).
• The Seattle Kraken rank 3rd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.83).
• The Seattle Kraken rank 29th in the league in penalty minutes this season (453).

Kraken vs Oilers Prediction 

Edmonton comes into this matchup after a tough battle with the Jets, which ended in an overtime loss, but they will remain at home here. The Oilers are 21-11-3 at home this year, while the Kraken are 14-20-0 on the road. Seattle was shutout in their last game and their offense has been an issue all year, but they have scored at least four goals in three of their last five games. It will be interesting to see if Skinner is able to start in net for Edmonton, as he was pulled out of the game due to a potential concussion on Thursday. Edmonton has been great at home all year, but Draisaitl, McDavid, and Skinner’s injury status is a concern. Take Seattle here.