Analyzing Friday’s Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Edmonton has barely skipped a beat and upped its defensive game with superstar Connor McDavid sidelined with an ankle injury, and our top Oilers vs. Golden Knights predictions expect the Oil to play to the Under for a fourth consecutive game without their No. 1 center.

See below to read more about Kraken vs. Golden Knights leaders, insights, and a predicted winner. Watch Seattle Kraken vs. Vegas Golden Knights on ESPN+. Our prediction uses a team strength comparison algorithm,

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The problem, of course, is the Golden Knights have been one of the best teams in the National Hockey League (NHL) at this point. Not only have they amassed 19 points, good for sec