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Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Climate Pledge Arena — Seattle, WA

Article updated Jan 4, 2:23 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Edmonton Oilers are set to take on the Seattle Kraken in a matchup at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday night. The Oilers, with a record of 8-2, are looking to secure

Game outlook

The Edmonton Oilers are set to take on the Seattle Kraken in a matchup at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday night. The Oilers, with a record of 8-2, are looking to secure their second consecutive win after defeating Utah 4-1. Meanwhile, the Kraken, with a record of 17-19-3, are coming off a 4-3 loss to Vancouver. Edmonton has a strong record of 8-2-0 in their last 10 games against Seattle. The Oilers are the betting favorites heading into the game, opening at -163 and currently at -167. Stay tuned for the outcome of this highly anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Oilers -167 | Kraken +145

Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+150) | Kraken +1.5 (-170)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 63%.

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers recently ended a two-game losing streak with a victory over Utah in their last game. They are set to play against Anaheim on Friday and then face the Kraken on Saturday. Currently ranked third in the Pacific Division standings, two points behind Los Angeles, the Oilers are looking to close the gap with a win on Saturday. Led by top scorers Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, and Evan Bouchard, Edmonton averages 3.27 goals per game. Their strong defensive play, giving up an average of 2.84 goals per game, has been key to their success. Goaltender Stuart Skinner has been solid with a 14-8-3 record, a 2.81 GAA, and a .897 save percentage. With a ranking of 2 in power rankings, Edmonton is currently 9th in offense, 11th in defense, and holds a record of 23-12-3 for the season.

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Seattle Kraken Analysis

The Seattle Kraken recently had their two-game winning streak ended by the Canucks. They will look to bounce back and secure their third win in their last four games when they play on Saturday. Seattle averages 2.90 goals per game and scored three goals on 27 shots in their last game. Top scorers for the team include Jared McCann, Oliver Bjorkstrand, and Jaden Schwartz. Defensively, the Kraken has struggled, giving up an average of 3.10 goals per game. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer has a record of 5-10-1 with a 3.50 GAA and a .877 save percentage. Despite their defensive challenges, Seattle remains ranked 21st for offense, 20th for defense, and has an overall record of 17-19-3. In their past three matchups, Edmonton went 0-2-1 against Seattle. Be sure to check out the latest betting opportunities and Sportsbook promotions.

Seattle Kraken Dominate as Edmonton Oilers Struggle on the Road

The Seattle Kraken have demonstrated a strong performance as of late, winning two of their last three games and scoring a total of 13 goals in the process. While their special teams have room for improvement, with a power play conversion rate of 18%, their defensive capabilities have been solid, only allowing nine goals in their last three home games. On the other hand, the Edmonton Oilers have faced challenges on the road, losing two of their last three games and struggling defensively by giving up 10 goals in the same timeframe. Their offensive output has also been lacking, with only 10 goals scored in their last three games. With Seattle's momentum and defensive strength, as well as Edmonton's fatigue from playing on consecutive nights, the Kraken are favored to cover the money line in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Oilers vs Kraken archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Oilers vs Kraken matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Edmonton Oilers-163 → -195Moved
  • Moneyline · Seattle Kraken+137 → +168Moved
  • Spread · Edmonton Oilers-1.5 (+170) → -1.5 (+135)Moved
  • Spread · Seattle Kraken+1.5 (-200) → +1.5 (-155)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Edmonton Oilers
8-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Seattle Kraken
4-6-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T19:23:17.412Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Edmonton Oilers defeated Seattle Kraken 4-2

Edmonton Oilers defeated Seattle Kraken 4-2 on January 4, 2025, a 2-goal decision in the series. Edmonton Oilers' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (+135) spread, Edmonton Oilers covered, while the 6 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VegaspatMoneyline · Seattle Kraken +139Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss