Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/18/2024]

The Edmonton Oilers and Seattle Kraken will lock horns in the NHL at Rogers Place on Thursday, with puck drop at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Kraken vs. Oilers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kraken vs. Oilers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Kraken and Oilers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 64% chance of beating the Kraken.

According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Kraken vs. Oilers Odds

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

Bet Type	Kraken	Oilers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-134)	-1.5 (+114)
Moneyline	+190	-225
Total	o6.5 (-104)	u6.5 (-115)

• The Oilers are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Kraken, with +114 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -134.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -225. That means you can risk $225 to win $100 for a total payout of $325 if they get the W.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +190, where you can put down $100 to profit $190, earning a total payout of $290 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -104, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

As always, check out all the legal sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Kraken vs. Oilers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Kraken +1.5	-134
Moneyline	Kraken	+190
Total	Over 6.5	-104

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Kraken moneyline is the best option due to the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (-104) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Our best NHL bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Kraken vs. Oilers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Kraken vs. Oilers?

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

Our projections give McDavid an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 46.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	5.7%
Eeli Tolvanen	5.5%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	3.5%
Jordan Eberle	3.5%
Jaden Schwartz	3.5%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	8.9%
Leon Draisaitl	8.0%
Zach Hyman	7.4%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	5.6%
Evander Kane	4.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	32.9%
Eeli Tolvanen	26.9%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	22.7%
Jaden Schwartz	20.1%
Jordan Eberle	19.9%

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	46.3%
Leon Draisaitl	43.8%
Zach Hyman	41.2%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	30.8%
Evander Kane	27.3%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Kraken vs. Oilers on Thursday January 18, 2024.

Kraken vs. Oilers Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Oilers and Kraken at Rogers Place is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Thursday January 18, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Thursday's Kraken vs. Oilers contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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