Kraken vs Oilers Prediction NHL Picks 1/18/24
Edmonton Oilers (24-15-1) vs Seattle Kraken (19-16-9)
Game Info: Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Rogers Place)
Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -189 / Seattle Kraken +150 --- Over/Under: 6.5
The Seattle Kraken look for a win after winning 9 of their last 11 games. The Edmonton Oilers are riding an 11-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers prediction.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken recently beat the Blue Jackets while losing to the Penguins and Rangers. The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring on 22.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Jared McCann leads Seattle with 17 goals, Vince Dunn has 27 assists, and Oliver Bjorkstrand has 119 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 2.86 goals per game and are killing 80.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Philipp Grubauer has given up 50 goals on 432 shots faced, while Joey Daccord has allowed 62 goals on 808 shots.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jaden Schwartz has scored a goal in six of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Oilers.
- Jaden Schwartz has recorded at least one point in eight of his nine previous appearances with his team as an underdog against the Oilers.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken's last four night games.
- Eeli Tolvanen has recorded two assists against the Oilers this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers recently beat the Red Wings, Canadiens and Maple Leafs. The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.5 goals per game and are scoring on 25 percent of their power play opportunities. Zach Hyman leads Edmonton with 26 goals, Connor McDavid has 42 assists and Evander Kane has 120 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 2.98 goals per game and are killing 81.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Calvin Packard has allowed 18 goals on 184 shots faced, and Stuart Skinner has given up 75 goals on 776 shots.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Leon Draisaitl has scored a goal in each of the Oilers' last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers' last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers' last 11 home games.
- Evander Kane has recorded two assists against the Kraken this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers prediction
While the Seattle Kraken have played great hockey over the last month, I'm not stepping in front of the red-hot Oilers, especially at home. The Oilers have won 11 straight games and their defense has been ridiculous during this stretch. The Oilers have also won 4 straight games against the Kraken and 6 of the last 7 meetings. This will also be the sixth straight road game for the Kraken, which can't be fun. Give me the Oilers and the somewhat reasonable price.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
