The Edmonton Oilers (11-11-5) host the Seattle Kraken (11-7-6), who have dropped three in a row, on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday’s game.
In the past 10 contests, the Kraken have recorded a 4-4-2 record after putting up 21 total goals (three power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 10.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 21 goals in those games.
Oilers vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final tally of Oilers 4, Kraken 3.
Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-228)
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 an 11-11-5 record overall, with a 5-5-10 record in games that have gone to overtime.
In the 13 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-4-3 record (good for 15 points).
In the three games this season the Oilers registered just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
Edmonton has finished 2-4-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
The Oilers have scored more than two goals 17 times, and are 9-4-4 in those games (to register 22 points).
In the nine games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered five points after finishing 1-5-3.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Edmonton is 7-8-3 (17 points).
The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 4-3-2 to register 10 points.
Kraken Splits and Trends
The Kraken (11-7-6 overall) have posted a record of 4-6-10 in matchups 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 a pair of goals this season.
The Kraken have scored more than two goals 13 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-0-3).
Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 2-4-1 (five points).
The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.
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