Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Odds, Picks and Prediction

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15 November 2023

Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Odds, Picks and Prediction

The Edmonton Oilers (4-9-1), seventh in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division, aim for a third consecutive win Wednesday night against the Seattle Kraken (5-8-3), fifth in the Pacific. Edmonton began its current streak with a 4-1 win over the Kraken in Seattle on Saturday but fired head coach Jay Woodcroft the next morning. This will be their second game under new head coach Kris Knoblauch.

Kraken vs Oilers Picks

NBA Pick: Edmonton -182

Joey Daccord (2.89 GAA, .903 save percentage) is likely to start in goal for the Kraken, while Stuart Skinner (3.26 GAA, .876 save percentage) gets the start for the Oilers. Let’s take a closer look at the Kraken vs. Oilers odds.

Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Odds

Edmonton is the betting favorite in Kraken vs. Oilers odds with moneyline and puck line odds of -182 and -1.5 (+128), respectively. The Kraken have NHL odds of +150 on the moneyline and +1.5 (-154) on the puck line. The over/under for the game on the NHL schedule today is 6.5.

Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Information

Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers

Location of the game: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 15 at 8:30 p.m. ET

How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)

Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

Kraken Looking for First Win Against Division Opponent

Seattle hasn’t fared well in NHL matchups against Pacific Division opponents this season. The Seattle Kraken players are 0-3-0 against teams within the division, most recently losing 4-1 to the Oilers on Saturday. They’re 4-4-2 in their last 10 games and 3-3-3 on the road this season. Seattle is 29th in NHL stats for goals per game (2.5) and T24th in goals allowed (3.5). They’re a bottom-10 team in most categories but have a top-10 power play, operating at 25.5 percent efficiency.

Defenseman Vince Dunn leads the Kraken in NHL player stats with 14 points (2 goals, 12 assists), while Jaden Schwartz leads the team with eight goals. Second-year forward Matty Beniers is off to a slow start with just seven points (1 goal, 6 assists).

Andre Burakovsky and Jordan Eberle are on the NHL injury report for the Kraken.

Can the Oilers Turn Things Around?

Edmonton hit rock bottom after losing 2-1 to the San Jose Sharks last week, but have since won consecutive games and have a new head coach. It’s been a busy week for the franchise, especially with Connor McDavid having to answer questions about his sway in the organization and influence in the decision to hire Knoblauch, his former coach in junior. Nonetheless, things are finally looking up for Edmonton.

The Oilers have outscored the opposition 8-2 in its last two games and, most importantly, Skinner is starting to play much better between the pipes. Leon Draisaitl had a four-point night Monday against the Islanders and McDavid scored his first goal in nine Edmonton Oilers games. With those two playing, the Oilers will be favorites in Kraken vs. Oilers odds.

Connor Brown, Matthias Janmark, and Dylan Holloway won’t be included in NHL picks today for the Oilers as they are day-to-day with various injuries.

Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Picks

Seattle, boasts a 9-7 record against the spread (ATS), including 7-2 on the road, which reflects intriguing scores and odds dynamics. Their over-under record is 7-9 overall and 4-5 away from home ice. Edmonton, meanwhile, has a 4-10 record ATS, including 2-5 at home. Their over-under record is 7-6-1, including 3-3-1 on home ice.

Seattle struggles to score and the Oilers, under a new coach, will be emphasizing defensive play. When you combine that with Skinner’s improved play and the fact the Oilers have been under in three consecutive games, there’s a lot to like in the total being under for the Kraken vs. Oilers odds.