In this article we will formulate an Oilers vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 3rd at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 1-0-1 this season after they defeated the Canucks by a score of 9-7 on Thursday night. Edmonton led 5-0 in the second period and 8-2 late in the second, but they allowed five goals in the last 20:01 in the narrow win. The Oilers out shot Vancouver by a total of 31-22, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Edmonton was led by Draisaitl, who had two goals and one assist, while Devon Levi stopped 15 out of 22 shots, which was a .682 save percentage in the win.
Prior to that game, Edmonton lost to the Canucks in overtime by a score of 6-5 to start the year. The Oilers have scored 7.00 goals per game and they have allowed 6.50 goals against per game, while going 33.3% on the power play and 60.0% on the penalty kill this season. Evan Bouchard has led Edmonton with four goals and four assists, while Tristan Jarry is projected to start in goal. Jarry is 0-0-1 with a 5.85 goals against average and a .739 save percentage this season.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 1-0-0 this year after they defeated the Flames by a score of 6-1 on Thursday. Seattle scored the first five goals in the game and they cruised to the very easy win to start the year. The Kraken out shot Calgary by a total of 32-25, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Seattle was led by Vince Dunn, who had one goal and two assists, while Joey Daccord stopped 24 out of 25 shots, which was a .960 save percentage in the win.
Last year, Seattle went 34-37-11 and they finished with 79 points, which was sixth in the Pacific Division. The Kraken were 11 points out of the last playoff spot and 16 points behind the Golden Knights in first. Seattle started the season with a 3-1 win over the Ducks and they were 5-4 through nine games. The Kraken scored 224 goals last year, which was 28th in the NHL, while they allowed 257 goals against, which was 23rd.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won each of their last seven home games against the Kraken.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last four road games following a road win.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games against the Kraken.
- The Kraken have lost the third period in each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Oilers have lost eight of their last 11 games as favorites following a road win.
- The underdogs have won five of the Oilers’ last seven games.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at Rogers Place following a road win.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in 15 of their last 17 Saturday road games.
- The Kraken have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Kraken’s last 10 road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last three games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Fifteen of the Oilers’ last 20 games as home favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 11 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last five road games against the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Vasily Podkolzin has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last four games.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances against the Kraken.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Frederick Gaudreau has scored a goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Matthew Beniers has recorded an assist in three of the Kraken’s last four road games against the Oilers.
Oilers vs Kraken Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup after defeating the Canucks in their last game, but they have been terrible on defense, allowing 13 goals through two games. Seattle dominated Calgary in their first game and should have plenty of chances against this Edmonton defense. The Kraken will most likely be a below average offensive team this year, but I am auto taking Edmonton overs until I see some evidence of defense. Take the over here.