Betting on today’s Oilers and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific divisional contest against the Kraken. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5

This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, March 2nd.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

  • With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Oilers to secure a 4-3 victory.
  • Take the Oilers on the moneyline
  • On the puck line, we like Kraken (+1.5)

Taking a Look at the Oilers Chances in Seattle

On the season, the Oilers are 35-20-2, which puts them in 3rd place in the Pacific Division and 6th in the Western Conference. They have won two straight games and have gone 5-5 in their last ten games. On the road, Edmonton has gone 16-12-0 this season.

When favored, the Oilers are 31-15-2 this season and have won two straight games as the favorite. Against teams in the Western Conference, Edmonton has gone 22-13 this season. In their last three games, the Oilers have gone 2-1.

On the season, the Oilers have a puck line record of 28-29, and they have gone 25-23 vs. the puck line as the favorite. So far, Edmonton has 25 wins by multiple goals compared to just 10 by one goal.

As the favorite, the Oilers’ average scoring margin is +.9 goals per game in 48 games, and they have gone 24-24 vs. the puck line in those contests. In their last ten games, the team’s puck line record is 4-6.

For the season, Edmonton’s games have finished with an average of 6.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.6. Overall, the Oilers have an over/under record of 25-29-3.

Edmonton has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 4. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.

In terms of their offensive performance, the Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 8th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 8th in the league. This season, the Oilers are 22-13 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 13-6 record.

Edmonton’s leading scorer is Zach Hyman. So far, he has 40 goals which is 3rd in the NHL. Hyman also comes into the game with 19 assists.

Seattle defense takes on the Oilers ranked 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 17th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.

Goalie Stuart Skinner gets the start and has made 42 starts this season. His record at this point is 27-13, and his save percentage is 0.925%.

Will the Kraken Win at Home?

At home this season, the Kraken have gone 14-10-5, including a two-game winning streak. In the Pacific Division, Seattle is currently in 6th place with a record of 7-9. In the Western Conference, the Kraken are in 11th place, and they have gone 11-19 against other teams in the conference. Over their last ten games, Seattle has gone 5-5.

Overall, the Kraken have a record of 26-22-11, and they have been the underdog in 38 of their 59 games. Against other underdogs, Seattle has gone 14-17-7 this season. In their last three games, the Kraken have gone 2-1, and they have gone 3-2 in their last five games.

As the underdog, the Kraken have a puck line record of 24-14 this season, including going 6-4 vs. the puck line in their last 10 home games. Overall, Seattle has a puck line mark of 33-26.

So far, the Kraken have 15 wins by multiple goals compared to 11 wins by one goal. In their last 10 games at home, Seattle has gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.

This season, Seattle’s games have an average of 5.7 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6.1. The Kraken come in with an over/under performance of 25-30-4.

When looking at their past three road matchups, Edmonton has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.

On offense, the Kraken are averaging 2.7 goals per game which is 28th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 25th in the league. In terms of the Kraken’s offense during power plays, they are 21st in power play goals and 30th in shorthanded goals.

Seattle’s leading goal scorer is Jared McCann. So far this season, he has 25 goals, placing him 29th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, McCann has 21 assists this season.

Seattle defense takes on the Oilers ranked 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29.7 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 17th in shutouts, with 3 shutouts.

Entering the game, goalie Joey Daccord has started 36 games this season. His current record stands at 16-12, and his save percentage is 0.916%.