The Seattle Kraken and Columbus Blue Jackets meet Saturday in NHL action at the Nationwide Arena. Here’s a Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Prediction. This article will include a Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Pick.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken lost to the Lightning and Predators, and they play the Panthers next. The Kraken have lost 9 of their last 14 games.
The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.84 goals per game and are scoring on 20.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Jordan Eberle leads Seattle with 22 goals, Vince Dunn has 30 assists, and Matty Beniers has 127 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 73.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joey Daccord has allowed 113 goals on 1,149 shots faced, while Philipp Grubauer has given up 66 goals on 725 shots.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Hurricanes and Rangers and play the Islanders next. The Blue Jackets have won 3 straight games.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.19 goals per game and are scoring on 20.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Marchenko leads Columbus with 25 goals, Zach Werenski has 52 assists and Adam Fantilli has 184 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.1 goals per game and are killing 77.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 114 goals on 1,249 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 85 goals on 738 shots.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won seven of their last eight home games following a win.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last four road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games following a home win.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last six games on the road as underdogs.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as favorites.
- In each of the Kraken’s last seven games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Ten of the Kraken’s last 12 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games following a home win.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Zach Werenski has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Boone Jenner has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Isac Lundestrom has recorded 18 career hits against the Kraken—the most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jared McCann has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Jared McCann has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 75.0% against the Blue Jackets (min. 5 faceoffs)—the most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 4th in the league for shots per game this season (30.0).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T4th in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (3).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.37%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 30th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.71).
Blue Jackets vs Kraken Prediction
The Kraken are looking more and more like a team that’s running out of gas and they’re watching their playoff hopes fade as well. The Blue Jackets have been at their best at home and they’re putting together a strong week with three straight wins and a defense that’s improved. The Jackets have improved their playoff chances greatly as of late and home games like this are a solid chance to keep stacking points. I’ll lay the reasonable price with the home team, as this feels like two teams heading in different directions.