Oilers vs Kraken Prediction
The Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Climate Pledge Arena.
Oilers Need Some Big Changes
It’s time for the Oilers to make some changes because what is happening now isn’t happening. The Oilers sit with a 2-9-1 record overall and they are coming off a terrible loss against the San Jose Sharks. The Oilers scored only two goals and that led to the defeat. Darnell Nurse scored a goal and added three shots on goal. The Oilers on the season are averaging 2.58 goals while their defense is giving up 4.17 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th while the defense is ranked 31st.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored a goal in each of the Oilers' last six games against the Kraken.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Saturday appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers' last 17 Saturday games.
- Connor McDavid has scored the last goal in each of the Oilers' last three night games at Climate Pledge Arena.
- Leon Draisaitl ranks T3rd in the league for multi-assist games (4) this season.
Kraken Coming off Impressive Win
Kraken sits with a 5-6-3 record overall and they looked good against the Colorado Avalanche in the last game. The Kraken scored four goals and that was enough for the one goal victory. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored two goals. Adam Larsson also had two assists. The Kraken are averaging 2.71 goals while their defense is giving up 3.36 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league, while the defense is ranked 20th.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jaden Schwartz has scored a goal in five of the Kraken's last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jaden Schwartz has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken's last eight games.
- Vince Dunn has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken's last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Jaden Schwartz ranks T3rd in the league for Power Play Goals (4) this season.
Shane’s Free Pick
This Oilers team has some issues, and it’s not going to get any easier in this game. The Kraken are averaging 2.71 goals per game, but they are going to find even more success here with the offense. Look for the Kraken to score at least four goals here, and that is going to be the difference here as Seattle is going to get the job done. This is one of the top plays for Saturday’s slate.
