Kraken vs Oilers Prediction
The Seattle Kraken and Edmonton Oilers face off on Wednesday in an NHL showdown at Rogers Place.
Kraken Defense Struggles Again
The Kraken come into this game with a 5-8-3 record overall and they were defeated in the last game again. Seattle only managed one goal against the Colorado Avalanche and they were defeated 5-1. Joey Daccord started in goal and he saved 26 of the 31 shots that he faced. Brandon Tanev scored the only goal. The Kraken are averaging 2.5 goals while their defense is giving up 3.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th, and they need to find a way to get the offense going. Philipp Grubauer is expected to start in goal and he sits with a 3-6 record and he has a save percentage of 89.1 percent.
Kraken Betting Trends
- The Kraken have lost each of their last five night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in 10 of the Kraken's last 11 games.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Kraken's last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have lost the third period in five of their last x night games against opponents on a winning streak.
Are the Oilers Figuring it Out?
The Oilers sit with a 4-9-1 record overall but they have won two games in a row. The defense has stepped up the last two games giving up only two goals total and they are going to need the defense to step up again. In the last game against the New York Islanders, the Oilers were able to secure the 4-1 victory. Leon Draisaitl scored a goal and three assists. The Oilers are averaging 2.79 goals while their defense is giving up 3.71 goals per game. The defense is ranked 30th and they are going to need it to be strong here. Stuart Skinner is expected to start in goal and he sits with a 3-5-1 record overall.
Oilers Betting Trends
- The Oilers have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
- The Oilers have lost the second period in each of their last four games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Oilers' last 12 home games against Western Conference opponents.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Oilers have been impressive heading into this game, and the success is going to continue here. Over the last two games the Oilers have given up only two goals total and they are going to need the defense to step up. The Kraken are going to struggle to get quality scoring chances, and that will be the difference as the Oilers are going to get the job done. Back the Oilers on the money line.
