Oilers vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Dec. 4

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The Edmonton Oilers (11-11-5) host the Seattle Kraken (11-7-6), who have fallen in three straight, on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which team we project to pick up the victory in Thursday's game.

In the last 10 games for the Kraken (4-4-2), their offense has totaled 21 goals while their defense has conceded 21 goals. They have recorded 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (10.3%).

Oilers vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final score of Oilers 4, Kraken 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-242)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers have gone 5-5-10 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 11-11-5.
  • Edmonton is 6-4-3 (15 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
  • Edmonton has scored a pair of goals in six games this season (2-4-0 record, four points).
  • The Oilers are 9-4-4 in the 17 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 22 points).
  • In the nine games when Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 1-5-3 to record five points.
  • In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 7-8-3 (17 points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 4-3-2 (10 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken (11-7-6 overall) have posted a record of 4-6-10 in contests that have required OT this season.
  • In the 11 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
  • This season the Kraken recorded only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has three points (1-3-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Kraken have earned 23 points in their 13 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 6-2-4.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 2-4-1 (five points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 9-3-3 to record 21 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
17th 3 Goals Scored 2.46 31st
29th 3.48 Goals Allowed 2.63 6th
15th 28.4 Shots 24.3 31st
10th 26.3 Shots Allowed 27.4 16th
3rd 28.79% Power Play % 16.67% 21st
15th 81.08% Penalty Kill % 69.23% 31st

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