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Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken

March 2, 2024



The Edmonton Oilers (35-20-2) and Seattle Kraken (26-22-11) will showcase their talents on the ice on Saturday, March 2 at 4:00 PM ET at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Oilers are slightly favored on the road with a moneyline currently at -155.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Oilers have won their last two matchups heading into this one and are now 2-3 in their last five games. Their most recent success was a 3-2 overtime showing against the St. Louis Blues.

They have had solid success on the road, as they currently boast a 16-12-0 record. Their success in offense is powered by Zach Hyman who currently has 40 goals and ranks third in the league.

The Oilers usually score an average of 3.54 goals per game from 33.7 shots, but their power play performance needs enhancement with 47 goals scored and 39 conceded, resulting in a 27.6 power play percentage. Failing to capitalize on these opportunities could hurt them specifically in this matchup.

Defensively, opponents generally score around 2.98 goals and attempt 28.4 shots per game, presenting a somewhat favorable margin compared to their offensive stats. Surprisingly, their penalty kill percentage is 79.5, outperforming that of the Kraken.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Kraken are also on a two-game win streak and are 3-2 over their last five matchups. Their most recent successful encounter was a 2-0 shutout over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Kraken are solid at home, but could use any advantage they could possibly get their hands on. They  are 14-10-5 at home and their recent two wins have been here.

The Kraken score an average of 2.75 goals per game, making 29.1 shots per match. On power plays, they have scored 35 goals and conceded 35, resulting in a 21.0 power play percentage slightly lower than the Oilers.

Defensively, they face challenges, allowing 2.85 goals from opposing teams with 29.9 shots per game. This leads to a slight negative goal differential compared to their offense. Additionally, their penalty kill percentage is 78.9, nearly on par with the Oilers.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

The NHL odds by MyBookie show that the Edmonton Oilers are slightly favored to find success on the road. This will be the fourth meeting between these two teams, with the winning all three and scoring exactly four goals each time.

The Kraken typically have allowed opponents to slightly score more than them, which does not bode well against a good offensive team like the Oilers. On top of that, they have yet to find success against them in three occurrences. Look for the Oilers to extend their current winning streak and land their fourth one over the Kraken.

Final Pick: Edmonton Oilers -155