Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Pick – Jan 27, 2025

The Seattle Kraken (22-25-3) and Edmonton Oilers (31-15-3) face off for the second time this season on Monday, January 27 at 9:30 PM ET at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The Oilers are favored with a puck line at -1.5 (-110).

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Kraken were able to get back on track with a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in their recent battle. They have gone 5-5 over their last 10 games, which shows they need to find more consistency.

Seattle never lost the lead in this game, as Oliver Bjorkstrand landed their first goal in the second period and they were able to maintain a steady pace. After a 2-1 lead in the second period, the Kraken landed two more goals in the third period to push their lead further.

Their faceoff percentage at 55.3 gave them an edge, but their defense was even more impressive. They allowed the Penguins to get off 29 shots, but Joey Daccord had 28 saves with a percentage at .966.

The Kraken are averaging 2.92 goals and are taking 26.5 shot attempts per battle. Their defense has allowed 3.12 goals and 28.7 shot attempts per matchup. This shows a negative correlation between the two averages, which does not bode well for their chances of success.

Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview

The Oilers have won their last two games and are 7-3 over their previous 10 battles. Their most recent victory was a 3-2 performance over the Buffalo Sabres, which marked their fifth game in this 10-game stretch that was decided by a goal.

Seattle kept it close and matched each goal by the Oilers for the first two periods. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins stood out as he scored two goals, one in the second and in the third period.

Their offense was accurate, as they fired off 34 shots. They defended well, as they allowed the Sabres to get 41 shots off with Stuart Skinner having 39 saves with a .951 save percentage. They had six penalty minutes, but I did not put them in a bad position.

The Oilers are putting together 3.31 goals and are shooting 31.9 times a game. Their defense has held opponents to 2.71 goals and 26.4 shot attempts per battle. This offers a slight margin of error, but they must lock down better on defense.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you appealing Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers betting odds, which favor the Oilers by 1.5 goals. These two met back at the beginning of January, where the Oilers won 4-2 on the road.

The Kraken are 10-14-0 on the road, while the Oilers are 17-8-1 at home. Look for the Oilers to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (-110)