Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/31

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The Seattle Kraken head to Rogers Place to face the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Both teams are part of the Western Pacific Division, adding an extra layer of competition to this matchup.

The Kraken have a record of 32-30-11 under the guidance of head coach Lane Lambert. They hold a division rank of 5. Meanwhile, the Oilers, led by head coach Kris Knoblauch, have a record of 37-28-9. They are currently ranked 2nd in the division. Both teams aim to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Kraken vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM
  • Betting Odds:
    • Seattle Kraken Puck Line: +1.5 (-165)
    • Edmonton Oilers Puck Line: -1.5 (+135)
    • Seattle Kraken MoneyLine: +155
    • Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine: -182
    • Over/Under: 6.5 (Over -107, Under -116)

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have had a mix of wins and losses in their recent games. They recently lost to the Buffalo Sabres with a score of 3-2. In this game, the Kraken managed 34 shots on goal and recorded 17 blocks.

Earlier, the Kraken secured a victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning 4-3. Despite only having 20 shots on goal, they were able to convert four of them into goals. The team’s defensive effort was notable with 27 blocks during the game.

In another recent game, the Kraken faced the Florida Panthers and lost 5-4. They had 27 shots on goal and successfully scored four times. Kaapo Kakko made a notable contribution with two assists in this game.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a win against the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 4-2. Connor McDavid led the way with one goal and two assists.

In their game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Oilers won 4-3. McDavid again contributed with one goal and two assists. Evan Bouchard also added a goal and an assist in this game.

The Oilers’ game against the Utah Mammoth ended with a 5-2 victory. Jack Roslovic scored two goals, while McDavid added two more. Evan Bouchard provided three assists to help the team succeed.

BTB Betting Pick

The Edmonton Oilers are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -182. The Oilers have strong skater stats, ranking high in goals and assists. Given their performance, picking Edmonton to win is a solid choice.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.5. Both teams have shown they can score, but with the Oilers’ strong defense, the total might stay under. A projected score of Edmonton 4, Seattle 2 supports taking the under at 6.5 (-116).