In this article, we will formulate an Oilers vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 22 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken (30-35-5, 34-36 ATS) have not played well in recent weeks as they lost seven of the previous 12 games. The Kraken opened their four-game road trip with a comfortable 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks but lost 4-0 to the Minnesota Wild. Seattle is 7th in the Pacific Division Standings with 65 points, 23 behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Kraken average 2.97 goals per game this year (14th), while they allow 3.20 GPG (23rd). Chandler Stephenson leads the team with 48 points (11 G and 37 A). Jared McCann contributes 46 points (17 G and 29 A), while Jaden Schwartz has 40 points (19 G and 21 A).
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers (40-24-5, 25-44 ATS) were on a three-game winning streak as they beat the Islanders, Rangers, and Hockey Club, but couldn’t make it four in a row as the Winnipeg Jets edged them 4-3 in overtime on Thursday. The Oilers are 2nd in the Pacific Division Standings with 85 points, three behind the first-placed Vegas Golden Knights.
The Oilers score 3.25 goals per game on average (7th), while they concede 2.87 GPG (12th). This season, Leon Draisaitl leads the team with 101 points (49 G and 52 A). Connor McDavid has 90 points (26 G and 64 A), while Evan Bouchard chips in with 54 points (13 G and 41 A).
Stuart Skinner (23-17-4) is expected to start for the Oilers at the goal on Saturday against the Kraken. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.85 goals per game this year with a .896 SV% and two shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last six night games against Western Conference opponents has 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.
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).
Oilers vs Kraken Prediction
The Oilers have been dominant in this fixture as they won nine of the previous ten games, including the last eight. This season, Edmonton recorded a couple of 4-2 wins over Seattle and I think a similar scenario will take place on Saturday. The Oilers have a better team and I expect them to get a win by at least two goals, but instead of backing them, I am going with the goals. Eight of the last ten H2H encounters produced at least six goals and I would be surprised if the Kraken and Oilers fail to produce six goals here. Back the Over.