In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 26th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 20-28-9 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 5-4 in their last game. St. Louis tied the game at four late in the third period, but they allowed a goal with 23 seconds left for the loss. The Blues were out shot by a total of 28-18, won 46.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Buchnevich, Kyrou, Snuggerud, and Toropchenko, while Binnington stopped 23 out of 28 shots, which was an .821 save percentage.
Prior to that game, St. Louis lost to the Predators by a score of 6-5 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-3. The Blues have lost eight of their last nine games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 49 points. St. Louis has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 17.8% on the power play and 73.1% on the penalty kill this season. Pavel Buchnevich has led St. Louis with 12 goals and 22 assists, while Jordan Kyrou has added 13 goals and 19 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 12-11-3 with a 2.94 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 27-21-9 this season after they lost to Dallas by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Seattle allowed the first four goals in the game, but they did score in the third period to avoid the shutout. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 32-19, won 42.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle got their lone goal from Evans, while Daccord stopped 28 out of 32 shots, which was an .875 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the Kings by a score of 4-2, but lost to the Ducks by a score of 4-2 before that. The Kraken have won five of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 63 points. Seattle has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game, while also going 22.4% on the power play and 71.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 20 goals and 18 assists, while Matty Beniers has added 14 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Philipp Grubauer, who is 11-6-3 with a 2.43 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season.
Why the St. Louis Blues will win
- The Kraken have lost seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have won six of their last seven home games following a road loss.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Blues have lost each of their last 11 night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kraken have won each of their last three games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 15 games as favorites.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Blues’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Kraken’s last six night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Holloway has scored the first goal in three of his last four appearances with the Blues as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Jordan Kyrou has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last four home games against the Kraken.
- Robert Thomas has recorded an assist in seven of the Blues’ last eight games against the Kraken.
- Jack Finley has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Beniers has scored at least one goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Jared McCann has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Ryker Evans has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances – [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The St. Louis Blues rank T30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.51).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.25%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.43%).
- The Seattle Kraken have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (22).
Blues vs Kraken Prediction
Seattle went into the Olympic break playing very well and they will look to continue that here. The Kraken are 13-12-4 on the road this year, while the Blues are 13-11-6 at home. St. Louis has lost three in a row and they have allowed 16 goals during that span. The Blues are scoring just 2.56 goals per game this year and they are missing their second leading scorer. Take Seattle to get the road win here.