Oilers vs Kraken Prediction and NHL Tips - 19 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 19, 2024, 2:11AM | Published: Jan 18, 2024, 1:05PM

The Edmonton Oilers will take on the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at Rogers Place on Friday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Oilers vs Kraken game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Oilers vs Kraken

Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Edmonton-Seattle NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Oilers a 64% chance of beating the Kraken at Rogers Place.

More: Oilers vs Kraken Match Centre

Oilers vs Kraken: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Rogers Place are listed below:

Head to Head: Oilers $1.48, Kraken $2.98
Line: Oilers -1.5 ($2.20), Kraken +1.5 ($1.75)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.02, Under $1.89

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Oilers at $1.48 and the Kraken at $2.98.

The Oilers are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Kraken, with odds of $2.20 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.75.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.02 and odds for the Under at $1.89.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying Under.

The best site to place a bet on the Oilers vs Kraken game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Oilers vs Kraken: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Seattle at $2.98 with Betfair (2.2% edge)
Line: Kraken +1.5 at $1.75 with Betfair (58% probability)
Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.02 with Betfair

Our Oilers vs Kraken predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kraken to win is our preferred option due to the 2.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.02) that are available from Betfair.

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Oilers vs Kraken: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Edmonton vs Seattle on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Oilers vs Kraken: Player Props

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

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

McDavid has an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star has a 46.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Tips

Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 8.9% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 8.0% probability
Zach Hyman: 7.4% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 5.6% probability
Evander Kane: 4.7% probability

Kraken First Goal Scorer Tips

Jared McCann: 5.7% probability
Eeli Tolvanen: 5.5% probability
Oliver Bjorkstrand: 3.5% probability
Jordan Eberle: 3.5% probability
Jaden Schwartz: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Connor McDavid: 46.3% probability
Leon Draisaitl: 43.8% probability
Zach Hyman: 41.2% probability
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 30.8% probability
Evander Kane: 27.3% probability

Kraken Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jared McCann: 32.9% probability
Eeli Tolvanen: 26.9% probability
Oliver Bjorkstrand: 22.7% probability
Jaden Schwartz: 20.1% probability
Jordan Eberle: 19.9% probability

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Edmonton vs Seattle game at Rogers Place.

As always, check out our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Oilers vs Kraken: Preview

The match-up between the Oilers and Kraken at Rogers Place is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.

Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs Seattle Kraken
Date: Friday 19 January 2024
Time: 1:00pm AEDT
Venue: Rogers Place

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Edmonton vs Seattle predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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