Oilers vs. Kraken Prediction: Edmonton Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/4/2025]

The Seattle Kraken and Edmonton Oilers are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Oilers as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Edmonton-Seattle game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Oilers are more likely to win, while the Kraken have a lower chance of victory."

For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Oilers vs. Kraken predictions page.

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Oilers vs. Kraken Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's action between the Kraken and Oilers at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Oilers vs. Kraken matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Edmonton vs. Seattle picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Oilers vs. Kraken Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Oilers and Kraken 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Oilers a 60% chance of beating the Kraken.

According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.

Oilers vs. Kraken Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Oilers	Kraken
Puck Line	-1.5 (+136)	+1.5 (-150)
Moneyline	-192	+165
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Oilers vs. Kraken Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Oilers vs. Kraken matchup is on the puck line.

Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Oilers vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Kraken?

According to our model, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Kraken.

Our projections give McDavid a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Oilers star is a 40.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	9.6%
Leon Draisaitl	9.6%
Zach Hyman	8.2%

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	4.9%
Shane Wright	4.0%
Matty Beniers	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl	45.8%
Connor McDavid	40.8%
Zach Hyman	37.9%

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	26.8%
Shane Wright	22.7%
Matty Beniers	20.6%

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Conclusion

We predict the Oilers, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Kraken on Saturday.

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