Oilers vs. Kraken Prediction and Odds - Mar 18, 2023

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

Dimers' top betting picks for Oilers vs. Kraken, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Oilers vs. Kraken?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Oilers-Kraken NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 55% chance of beating the Kraken.

More: Oilers vs. Kraken Simulated 10,000 Times

Oilers vs. Kraken Odds

• Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 (-192), Oilers -1.5 (+170)
• Moneyline: Kraken +120, Oilers -130
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+100/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kraken are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Oilers, with -192 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Oilers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +170.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +120, which means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out all of the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kraken (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 7 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Oilers vs. Kraken

• Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 @ -192 via FanDuel Sportsbook (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Kraken @ +120 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 7 @ -120 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Oilers vs. Kraken Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Oilers-Kraken matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Oilers vs. Kraken Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Oilers and Kraken.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Kraken.

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Oilers star is a 48.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 9.7% probability
• Connor McDavid: 9.5% probability
• Zach Hyman: 5.1% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.2% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 3.6% probability

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 6.7% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.0% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 4.7% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 4.0% probability
• Eeli Tolvanen: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 48.8% probability
• Connor McDavid: 47.2% probability
• Zach Hyman: 31.2% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 25.2% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 20.5% probability

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 36.2% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 29.4% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 25.1% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 24.3% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 22.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Oilers vs. Kraken on Saturday March 18, 2023.

Oilers vs. Kraken 2023 Game Info

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

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Saturday March 18, 2023
• Time: 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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What other NHL games are on today?

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