Edmonton Oilers (31-15-3) vs Seattle Kraken (22-25-3)
Game Info: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Rogers Place)
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -285 / Seattle Kraken +230 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 27th 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 22-25-3 this year after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Seattle was tied at one in the second period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 29-25, won 55.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Beniers, Bjorkstrand, Tolvanen, and Dunn, while Daccord stopped 28 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Kraken lost to the Capitals by a score of 3-0 but did beat the Sabres by a score of 6-4 before that. Seattle has won three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 47 points. Seattle has scored 2.92 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 14 goals, 24 assists, and 113 shots on goal, while Chandler Stephenson has added eight goals, 27 assists, and 47 shots on goal. Joey Daccord is 17-11-2 with a 2.43 goals against average and a .917 save percentage this season.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 31-15-3 this season after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Edmonton trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Oilers were outshot by a total of 41-34, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Nugent-Hopkins (2) and Skinner, while Skinner stopped 39 out of 41 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Oilers defeated the Canucks by a score of 6-2 but did lose to the Capitals by a score of 3-2 before that. Edmonton has won six of their last eight games and they are currently battling Vegas for first in the Pacific with 65 points. Edmonton has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also averaging 24.6% on the power play and 76.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 35 goals, 39 assists, and 154 shots on goal, while McDavid will return from suspension for this game. Calvin Pickard is 12-4-0 with a 2.50 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Why the Oilers will beat the Panthers
- The Oilers have won each of their last seven games against the Kraken.
- The Kraken have lost 10 of their last 11 games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games against the Kraken following a win.
- The home team has won the third period in four of the Kraken’s last five games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Oilers’ last eight games as home favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the Kraken’s last seven games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Oilers’ last nine games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the Kraken’s last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored a goal in five of the Oilers’ last six games against Western Conference opponents at Rogers Place.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 15 games against Western Conference opponents.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last four games against the Kraken.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jaden Schwartz has scored at least one goal in five of the Kraken’s last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded a point in each of the Kraken’s last seven games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last five games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup playing some very strong hockey and they will be at home for this contest. The Oilers are 17-8-1 at home this year, while the Kraken are 10-14-0 on the road. Seattle has won three of their last four games and they have scored at least four goals in all three of those wins. Both teams are playing very well right now, but I think Edmonton is the play, as they have been great defensively and will have McDavid back. Take Edmonton -1.5 here.