Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken 12/30/2022 Odds, Picks and Predictions
The Edmonton Oilers and the Seattle Kraken will meet at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 10:00 PM (EDT). The Oilers are in fourth place in the Pacific Division with a record of 19-15-2. The team is coming off with a 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. Tyson Barrie scored the first goal in the second period while being assisted by Kailer Yamamoto. Connor McDavid led the team to victory, earning a point in the third period with assists from Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman.
The Oilers are shooting an average of 3.56 goals per game and are allowing opponents to score 3.39 goals. The team has a value of 32.3 percent on the power play opportunities with a penalty kill of 72.5 percent. The team is led by center Connor McDavid with 67 points, 31 goals, and 36 assists.
- The Edmonton Oilers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 matches.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Edmonton’s last 8 matches on the road.
- The total went OVER in 11 of Edmonton’s last 13 matches against an opponent in the West.
- The Oilers are 10-5 SU in their last 15 matches against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken 12/30/2022 Odds, Picks and Predictions
The Seattle Kraken, on the other hand, is in fourth place in the Pacific Division with a record of 18-11-4. The Kraken is entering this match with two straight defeats, following a 2-3 loss against the Calgary Flames. Ryan Donato tied the match in the first period while being assisted by Jordan Eberle and Adam Larsson. Jamie Oleksiak lifted the team to 2-1 in the first minute of the second period assisted by Eberle.
The Kraken is shooting an average of 3.48 goals per game and is allowing opponents to score 3.21 goals. The team holds a value of 21.0 percent on the power play opportunities with a penalty kill of 69.2 percent. Left-wing Andre Burakovsky is the top scorer of the team with 28 points while left-wing Jared McCann notched 16 goals and right-wing Jordan Eberle delivered 19 assists.
- The total went UNDER in 8 of Seattle’s last 11 matches at home.
- The Seattle Kraken is 7-2 SU in their last 9 matches against an opponent in the West.
- The Kraken is 6-2 SU in their last 8 matches against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 matches played on a Friday.
Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken. The NHL pick is the Edmonton Oilers. Edmonton is tied with Seattle with 40 points each. Seattle is scoring better than the Oilers while Edmonton will be playing this match with their top player Connor McDavid. The OVER is likely to occur in this matchup. Tale the Edmonton Oilers to win with a predicted score of 6-4.
NHL Starting Time: 10:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
Date: Friday, December 30, 2022
TV: ESPN+
NHL Odds: Edmonton Oilers -110
NHL Totals: 6.5
