Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken: Game preview, predictions and odds | Jan. 4, 2025

The Seattle Kraken will host the Edmonton Oilers in a highly anticipated Pacific Division matchup on Saturday.

Heading into the Oilers vs. Kraken game, Seattle will be looking to get back in the win column after a 4-3 shootout loss to Vancouver on Thursday. Conversely, Edmonton will be looking to build on a two-game win streak.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken: Head-to-Head & Key Stats

The Oilers vs. Kraken game will be the first of four games these two teams will play this season, with another game set for Jan. 27 and two more to be played on Mar. 22 and Mar. 27.

1. Edmonton ranks 9th in goals per game with 3.26.
2. Seattle ranks 22nd in the same category, averaging 2.90 goals per game.
3. Edmonton ranks 11th in goals allowed per game, allowing an average of 2.82 goals per game.
4. Seattle ranks 20th in the same category, allowing an average of 3.10 goals per game.
5. Edmonton ranks third in face-off win percentage, winning 53.2% of their face-offs.
6. Seattle ranks 23rd in the same category, winning just 48.8% of their face-offs.
7. Seattle has a 9-8-2 record at home this season.
8. Edmonton has a 9-5-2 record on the road this season.

Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken: Preview

In what will be their first of four meetings this season, the Edmonton Oilers will look to extend a two-game win streak. They are tied for second place in the Pacific Division with the Los Angeles Kings.

While Edmonton didn't get off to the hot start they were hoping to this season, they have found their rhythm lately. Over their last ten games, the team has posted a 7-2-1 record.

Meanwhile, Seattle will be looking to close the gap on the fifth-place Flames, who are six points ahead of the Kraken in the standings, while staving off the seventh-place Anaheim Ducks, who are just one point behind them. Despite their push for fifth place, the Kraken are just 3-5-2 over their last ten games.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken: Odds & Prediction

Heading into the Oilers vs. Kraken game, Edmonton is sitting as a slight betting favorite with -188 odds on FanDuel, while Seattle is a +155 underdog. Meanwhile, over on DraftKings, Edmonton is a -192 favorite while Seattle is a +160 underdog.

If these lines remain consistent, a $192 bet on Edmonton as the favorites would win $100 on DraftKings, while a $100 bet on Seattle as the underdog would win $160.

Prediction: Edmonton 4, Seattle 2