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Edmonton Oilers Face Seattle Kraken in Pacific Division Showdown at Climate Pledge Arena

The Edmonton Oilers will be facing off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday night in a Pacific Division showdown, with the game starting at 10:00 PM ET. This will be the fourth and final regular-season match-up between the two teams, with the Oilers looking to secure their tenth consecutive victory over the Kraken. Edmonton is currently favored to win with a betting line of -125 that has remained unchanged. For more information on this match-up and other NHL picks for Thursday night, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Oilers -125 | Kraken +108
• Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+190) | Kraken +1.5 (-225)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 56%.

Edmonton vs Seattle Stats

Edmonton Oilers

On Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers hosted the Dallas Stars in search of their second consecutive win. Despite missing key players Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, the Oilers managed to defeat the Seattle Kraken last Saturday with a 5-4 victory. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins led the team with a hat-trick, while Mattias Ekholm and Darnell Nurse contributed with two assists each. Goalie Stuart Skinner made 24 saves in the game, improving his season record to 24-17-4. Draisaitl and McDavid, who have been major contributors to the team with a combined 75 goals and 116 assists, will be unavailable for the rest of the week. The Oilers were positioned third in the Pacific Division on Wednesday, trailing the LA Kings by two points and leading the Vancouver Canucks by eight. With a power ranking of 1, the Oilers have been strong offensively, averaging 3.27 goals per game, and decent defensively, allowing an average of 2.92 goals against them per game. Their overall season record stands at 41-25-5.

Seattle Kraken Analysis

The Seattle Kraken recently suffered a 4-3 overtime defeat at the hands of the Calgary Flames, marking their third consecutive loss. During a four-game road trip, the Kraken also fell to the Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers after a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. In the game against Calgary, Seattle was outshot 37-29 and lost a 2-1 lead. Despite scoring goals by Jordan Eberle, Tye Kartye, and Jaden Schwartz, the Kraken struggled with their power play opportunities. Goalie Joey Daccord had a tough game, allowing four goals on 37 shots. Daccord and Philipp Grubauer have had mixed performances in goal this season. Currently ranked 19th in power rankings, Seattle has struggled offensively and defensively, with a 30-36-6 record. Despite their recent losses, the Edmonton Oilers have historically been unsuccessful against the Kraken, going 0-3-0 in their last three meetings. Seattle remains 17 points behind the Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

Kraken Look to Break Losing Streak Against Weakened Oilers Squad

Despite the Kraken's absence from the postseason, they are eager to secure a victory against the Oilers, as their previous encounters have resulted in a nine-game losing streak. Their last win against Edmonton occurred on January 3, 2023. The Oilers will face the Kraken on the second night of a back-to-back, following a challenging game against the Stars and missing key players. Seattle, with a recent record of seven goals in two games, has the offensive capabilities to exploit the Oilers' weakened defense. Given these circumstances, my pick is Seattle to win at favorable odds.

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