Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/2/2024]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 4:00PM ET as the Edmonton Oilers take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

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

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

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

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 57% chance of defeating the Kraken.

According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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 (+160)	+1.5 (-172)
Moneyline	-160	+140
Total	o6.5 (-105)	u6.5 (-115)

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

Oilers vs. Kraken Picks

Our predictions, matched with the available odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our best NHL bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Kraken +1.5	-172
Moneyline	Kraken	+140
Total	Over 6.5	-105

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, taking the Kraken moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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 an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Oilers star is a 42.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	8.3%
Leon Draisaitl	8.1%
Zach Hyman	7.0%
Evander Kane	5.1%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	3.9%

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	7.3%
Jordan Eberle	4.5%
Matty Beniers	4.2%
Eeli Tolvanen	4.0%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	42.1%
Leon Draisaitl	40.9%
Zach Hyman	36.5%
Evander Kane	27.9%
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins	24.9%

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	39.6%
Matty Beniers	25.5%
Jordan Eberle	24.2%
Eeli Tolvanen	23.2%
Jaden Schwartz	21.5%

Oilers vs. Kraken Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Kraken and Oilers at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to commence at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Saturday March 2, 2024
• Time: 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

Our full coverage of Oilers vs. Kraken includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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