Oilers vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - January 27

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The Edmonton Oilers (31-15-3) host the Seattle Kraken (22-25-3) at Rogers Place on Monday, January 27 at 9:30 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a victory. The Oilers are coming off a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, while the Kraken defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 in their most recent outing.

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Here's our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Monday's matchup.

Over the last 10 outings for the Kraken, their offense has totaled 31 goals while their defense has allowed 29 (they have a 5-5-0 record in those games). In 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with five goals (23.8% conversion rate).

Oilers vs. Kraken Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Oilers 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-302)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Oilers (-1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers (31-15-3 overall) have a 7-3-10 record in contests that have needed overtime.
  • Edmonton is 13-4-3 (29 points) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
  • Edmonton has taken three points from the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-4-1 record).
  • The Oilers are 29-4-2 in the 35 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 60 points).
  • In the 20 games when Edmonton has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 27 points after finishing 12-5-3.
  • In the 36 games when it outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 23-11-2 (48 points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 4-4-1 (nine points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 4-3-7 record in overtime matchups this season and a 22-25-3 overall record.
  • Seattle has earned 11 points (5-6-1) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Kraken scored only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has two points (1-11-0) in 12 games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 25 games, earning 44 points from those contests.
  • This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 17 games and registered 21 points with a record of 10-6-1.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 12-10-1 (25 points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Kraken finished 10-15-2 in those contests (22 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
6th 3.31 Goals Scored 2.92 17th
7th 2.71 Goals Allowed 3.12 21st
1st 32 Shots 26.5 28th
4th 26.4 Shots Allowed 28.7 19th
8th 24.59% Power Play % 18.84% 24th
23rd 76.58% Penalty Kill % 76.79% 22nd

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