Oilers vs Kraken Odds, Pick & Prediction (Dec 30)
By Michael Harrison in NHL Hockey
Published:
- Seattle is a -115 home favorite in the Oilers vs Kraken odds Friday (Dec. 30) at 10:00 pm ET
- Both teams are tied with 40 points in the NHL standings
- Keep reading for the complete Oilers vs Kraken odds, plus best bets – including a same-game parlay
Friday evening, the 19-15-2 Edmonton Oilers travel to Seattle to square off against the 18-11-4 Kraken, who are impressing in their sophomore season. They both have 40 points, but Seattle is ahead of their counterparts in the Pacific Division, as they’ve played three fewer games. Whichever team emerges victorious in this affair will find themselves in third place in the Pacific.
This is the first of four meetings this campaign. Edmonton got the better of the Kraken twice in three battles last year. Read on for Oilers vs Kraken analysis.
Oilers vs Kraken Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers | -1.5 (+225) | O 6.5 (-115) | -105 |
| Seattle Kraken | +1.5 (-265) | U 6.5 (-105) | -115 |
Odds as of December 30 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Claim the DraftKings Sportsbook promo code.
The Oilers are the eleventh choice in the Stanley Cup odds at +2000. The Kraken are +4000. Seattle are -115 favorites in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals.
Puck drop is set for 10:00 pm ET at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA with ESPN+ and Hulu broadcasting the game in the United States, while Sportsnet has it in Canada.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers have hit a bit of a lull in their season, losing five of their last eight affairs, though they have righted the ship with two victories in the last three. Scoring goals isn’t of any concern (fourth in goals/game), led by NHL points leader Connor McDavid and his 15-game point streak (15 goals, 17 assists, one shy of his career-high 16-game point streak, set last season).
Yes, Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97) is on a 16-game point streak BUT look at the numbers during the streak! 🤯
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— NHL (@NHL) December 30, 2022
Their issue has been keeping pucks out of their own net, as they’re tenth worst in the league. In each of their last four losses, at least four goals have been scored. Free-agent signing Jack Campbell hasn’t panned out (4.02 GAA, .876 save %), so Stuart Skinner has taken over the starting role, and he’s fared much better (2.81 GAA, .916 save %). Despite being first on the power play, the penalty kill has been lacking, ranking sixth worst.
Consistency has been a struggle all season, as they’ve lost five of their last six coming off a victory (Edmonton came out the holiday break with a 2-1 win against rival Calgary on Tuesday).
Seattle Kraken Betting Analysis
Through December 1st, the Kraken were the darlings of the NHL, producing a blistering 15-5-3 mark, good for fifth best in the league. They were third in goals per contest, but it was a bit of smoke and mirrors, as they ranked fourth worst in penalty kill.
Since then, Seattle has gone 3-6-1, which is the fourth-worst record in the NHL during that span. The goals have dried up, as they’re 25th in that department in the last ten outings, and they’ve given up the ninth most snipes. Special teams have been a disaster, with Kraken dead last in PP (4%, going 1-for-25), and the PK is sixth worst in hockey during their tailspin.
Oilers vs Kraken Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2021 | SEA 3 – EDM 5 | EDM | EDM | Over |
| 12/3/2021 | SEA 4 – EDM 3 | SEA | SEA | Over |
| 11/1/2021 | EDM 5 – SEA 2 | EDM | EDM | Over |
Oilers vs Kraken Pick
With both teams struggling to play strong defense, it’s a good time to jump on the over 6.5 goal total. That’s particularly true if their three-game history is any indication, with that hitting in all three matchups last season. Seven goals were notched twice and eight were achieved once.
Oilers vs Kraken Same-Game Parlay Picks
| Pick | Odds |
|---|---|
| Edmonton Oilers Moneyline | -105 |
| Over 6.5 Goals | -115 |
| PARLAY ODDS | Â +255 |
Something has to give – the over has hit in twelve of the Oilers last 16 games. However, the under is 10-2-1 in the Kraken last 13 home games. With Oil Country fourth in goals/game, and Seattle sixth, expect the lamp to be lit plenty of times on Friday evening. Edmonton is the better squad, even if they haven’t proven so thus far this season, so getting them as the underdog in this one is appealing.
Pick: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline (-105), Over 6.5 Goals (-115)
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 19 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.
