Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Predictions for Saturday October 3 2026
The Seattle Kraken visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Both teams have already provided plenty to analyze. Seattle opened its season by hammering Calgary 6-1, while Edmonton’s first two games against Vancouver produced an extraordinary 27 combined goals. The Oilers lost the opener 6-5 in overtime before winning the rematch 9-7. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more NHL predictions throughout the season.
Seattle Makes an Immediate Statement
Seattle couldn’t have started much better. The Kraken traveled to Calgary and rolled to a 6-1 victory, producing offense throughout the lineup while holding the Flames to one goal.
The margin matters because Seattle is coming into Edmonton with confidence rather than simply trying to survive the opening portion of its schedule. A five-goal road victory demonstrates that the Kraken are capable of punishing defensive mistakes.
Edmonton controlled this matchup last season, however, winning three of four meetings. One of those games finished 9-4, showing just how dangerous things can become for Seattle if the Oilers establish their transition game.
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Edmonton Games Have Been Complete Chaos
Calling Edmonton’s first two games high scoring would be an understatement. The Oilers lost 6-5 in overtime to Vancouver in the opener despite rallying from a three-goal third-period deficit.
The rematch was even crazier. Edmonton jumped ahead 4-0 in the first period and eventually built an 8-2 advantage before winning 9-7. Through two games, the Oilers have scored 14 goals and allowed 13.
That creates an obvious dilemma for Saturday. Edmonton’s offense has been devastating, but its defense and goaltending haven’t come close to providing stability. Seattle’s six-goal opener makes the Kraken particularly dangerous if those problems continue.
Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers Picks and Prediction
Pick: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline
Edmonton is the preferred side, but this isn’t a matchup where laying a large puck line makes much sense. The Oilers won three of four against Seattle last season and have already scored 14 goals through two games. Seattle’s 6-1 opener demands respect, but Edmonton has shown an extraordinary ability to generate offense. At Rogers Place, the Oilers are the side.
Pick: Over 6.5
This is the strongest total lean of Saturday’s group. Edmonton’s first two games have produced 11 and 16 combined goals. The Oilers have scored 14 and surrendered 13, while Seattle opened by scoring six in Calgary. We don’t need anything close to another 9-7 result. A comparatively ordinary 4-3 game gets Over 6.5 home.
Final Picks: Edmonton Oilers Moneyline and Over 6.5
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