Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken 3/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Edmonton Oilers will go against the Seattle Kraken in NHL action in Climate Pledge Arena, WA, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 4:00 PM ET.
The Oilers entered this game with a two-game unbeaten run after playing well during the previous week.
With a victory over the Kraken, they will attempt to maintain their winning streak and record their third victory in a row and fifth victory in their previous six games.
Edmonton records 3.88 goals per game on average. In their most recent game, they had 30 shots and scored four goals. For the Oilers, Mattias Janmark earned two goals.
Evan Bouchard contributed two assists, while Connor McDavid scored a goal.
Edmonton had trouble stopping the scoring, allowing 3.29 goals per game. Stuart Skinner blocked 25 out of the 26 shots he faced.
In 41 games, he has a record of 21-14-4, a 2.88 GAA, and a.912 save percentage. Ryan McLeod (Undisclosed) and Zach Hyman (Undisclosed) are doubtful for this match.
- The total went OVER in 13 of Edmonton’s last 20 matches.
- The Edmonton Oilers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 matches.
- The Oilers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games over the Seattle Kraken.
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Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken Predictions 3/18/2023
The Kraken defeated the Sharks in their most recent game to end their three-game losing run. They will want to maintain the momentum by defeating the Oilers, which would mark their second straight victory.
Seattle scores 3.47 goals per game on average. In their most recent game, they had 32 shots and scored two goals.
For the Kraken, Oliver Bjorkstrand scored and assisted on a goal. Jared McCann provided an assist, and Vince Dunn scored a goal.
Seattle had trouble stopping the opposition, allowing 3.15 goals per game. They conceded one goal in their previous game, and if they want to win this one, they must continue doing so.
Of the 32 shots that Philipp Grubauer faced, he stopped 31 of them. In 31 games, he has a record of 13-12-4, a 2.96 GAA, and a.895 save percentage.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 matches.
- The Seattle Kraken is 6-3 SU in their last 9 matches.
- The total hung OVER in 6 of Seattle’s last 6 meetings with the Edmonton Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken. The NHL pick for this game is the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers triumphed in two of their past three away games and four of their previous five contests.
They scored 14 goals in their last 3 matches, demonstrating strong attacking play. Additionally, they performed well on special teams, converting more than 31% of their power play chances.
Anticipate the Kraken to struggle in this game to slow down the Oilers because they aren’t particularly good at killing penalties and recently played poorly defensively, allowing 14 goals in their last three home games.
The Kraken dropped three of their previous four games, including three consecutive at home. Only seven goals were scored in their last three games due to offensive struggles.
Also, they’ve had trouble on special teams, converting less than 20% of their power play chances.
Expect the Oilers to contain Seattle’s scoring since they have a strong penalty kill and are playing solid defense, holding three of their previous five opponents to under three goals.
Pick Edmonton to cover the spread. The Edmonton Oilers will win to a predicted score of 7-3.
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Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken 3/18/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 4:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, WA
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
TV: Root Sports Northwest
NHL Odds: Edmonton Oilers -128
NHL Totals: 6.5