Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/4

This article was published on Dec 4, 2025. Today’s picks NHL picks

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The Seattle Kraken travel to Rogers Place to play against the Edmonton Oilers in this NHL regular season game. The Kraken have a record of 11-7-6, placing them 8th in the Western Conference. They are led by head coach Lane Lambert and are currently 5th in the Western Pacific Division.

On the other side, the Edmonton Oilers hold a 11-11-5 record under head coach Kris Knoblauch. They are ranked 12th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Western Pacific Division. This game will be shown on ESPN+ on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 9:00 PM.

Kraken vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken +186, Edmonton Oilers -222

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have faced some challenges in their recent games. They recently lost to the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 4-0. In that game, they had 26 shots on goal but could not find the back of the net.

In another recent game, the Kraken lost to the Dallas Stars by a score of 3-2. They had 28 shots on goal and scored twice. Brandon Montour and Vince Dunn were the goal scorers for Seattle in that game.

Philipp Grubauer has been a key player for the Kraken in net. He made 30 saves in a close 3-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Joey Daccord has also been important, with 387 saves this season.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They managed a 4-0 victory against the Seattle Kraken, with Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid leading the offense. However, they struggled in their most recent game, losing 0-1 to the Minnesota Wild despite having 33 shots on goal.

Connor McDavid remains a key player for the Oilers, with 36 points in 27 games. Leon Draisaitl is also a standout, adding 31 points in the same number of games. Both players are crucial in generating offense for the team, contributing to their ranking of 9th in goals for the season.

On the defensive side, Calvin Pickard and Stuart Skinner have been sharing goaltending duties. Skinner has played 20 games with 438 saves, while Pickard has appeared in 9 games with 183 saves. The Oilers are currently ranked 18th in goals against, highlighting the need for improvement in this area.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -222. The Oilers have been strong, ranking 9th in goals and 11th in assists this season. Based on these stats, the projected score is Edmonton 4, Seattle 2. The recommendation is to pick Edmonton to win straight up.

The over/under line for this game is set at 5.5. Edmonton’s offense and Seattle’s defense suggest a higher-scoring game. With the projected total of 6 goals, the recommendation is to take the over at -122. This aligns with both teams’ current performance trends.