Seattle vs Edmonton Prediction: the Opponents are Eager to Score

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Seattle vs Edmonton, which will take place on January 5th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Seattle could still get that wild card spot, but they've got to step up their game. The Kraken had a bit of a rough patch recently where they didn't score at all in five games. But after that Dan Bylsma's wards beat first Vancouver in overtime with a score of 5-4, and then Utah in regulation time (5-2). The day before, Seattle lost to the Canucks but took their point (3-4 in a shootout). In the Western Conference standings, they're currently 12th with 37 points.

Edmonton isn't quite a role model this season, but you have to give them credit - after so frustratingly missing out on the Stanley Cup, McDavid's team haven't let up and continue to fight for it. Before the game, the Oilers were fifth in the Western Conference standings with 49 points. After failing the first two games of 2025, they bounced back with 4-1 and 3-2 wins over Utah and Anaheim.

We won't go into the details of the upcoming meeting, but it's good to see them back on the ice. Seattle has been doing well lately, scoring 13 pucks in the last three games. Edmonton is pretty solid, but their defence could be better, so it won't be an easy ride at the Kay Arena. It's worth mentioning that both teams are among best. In four of the last five meetings between the two, the classic total over (5.5) has been reached. And now we're not just guessing, we're betting on it.