The Edmonton Oilers (16-5-0) visit the Seattle Kraken (8-13-2) Friday at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Oilers vs. Kraken odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Oilers enter on a three-game win streak. They’ve posted 4.33 goals per game in victories over the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vegas Golden Knights and Arizona Coyotes in that span.
The Kraken fought hard in a 4-3 shootout loss at the Detroit Red Wings last time out Wednesday, and they were 2-2 on an East Coast road swing. They have won their last two home games.
Oilers at Kraken odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Oilers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Kraken +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Against the spread (ATS): Oilers -1.5 (+165) | Kraken +1.5 (-220)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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Oilers at Kraken projected goalies
Stuart Skinner (2-3-0, 2.44 GAA, .928 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (6-9-2, 3.02 GAA, .890 SV%)
Skinner lost his most recent start Nov. 23 in Dallas as he allowed four goals on 33 shots, but he has won two of his last three outings. He is still searching for his first NHL road victory.
Grubauer was on the short end of the first shootout in Kraken history when they suffered a 4-3 loss at Detroit Wednesday. He hasn’t won’t in two starts since turning aside 35 of 36 shots against Carolina Nov. 24.
Oilers at Kraken odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Oilers 5, Kraken 3
Money line
The OILERS (-145) probably would be a little more expensive if Koskinen was in between the pipes. Edmonton has still won seven straight inside the Pacific Division, and 14 of its last 20 road games.
Against the spread
The OILERS -1.5 (+165) are worth a roll of the dice at this price. Edmonton pounded Pittsburgh 5-2 last time out, and three of its last four victories have been by at least two goals. The Kraken are a feisty bunch, but six of their last seven losses have been by two or more goals.
Over/Under
OVER 6.5 (-107) is worth playing, ever so slightly. The Over is 6-1 in the last seven games in Seattle, and 11-3 in the past 14 overall for the Kraken. They have generally been scoring plenty but allowing even more.
The Oilers have cashed the Over in four of the past five as a favorite, too.
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