In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 19th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 11-19-2 this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Chicago trailed 2-0 in the third period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Blackhawks outshot Washington by a total of 23-22, won 38.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Donato, Mikheyev, and Brodie, while Soderblom stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blackhawks defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-3 but did lose to the Devils and Islanders before that. Chicago has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 84.9% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with seven goals, 19 assists, and 79 shots on goal, while Arvid Soderblom is 4-7-1 with a 2.70 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage this year.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 15-16-2 this year after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Seattle allowed two goals in the second and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Kraken outshot Ottawa by a total of 30-27, won 45.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle was led by McCann, Schwartz, and Montour, who all had five shots on goal, while Daccord stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Kraken lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 5-1 but did beat Boston by a score of 5-1 before that. Seattle has scored 2.88 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 18% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 11 goals, 15 assists, and 85 shots on goal, while Joey Daccord is 12-7-2 with a 2.46 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this year.
Why the Blackhawks will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
- The home team has won each of the last five games between the Kraken and Blackhawks.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Kraken and Blackhawks.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kraken’s last four games as road favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight night games at United Center against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last five games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight home games.
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in four of the Blackhawks’ last five home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last five games as road favorites.
- Shane Wright has scored at least one goal in each of the Kraken’s last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Jared McCann has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken’s last seven games against the Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row, as they have outscored their last two opponents by a total of 8-5. The Blackhawks are 6-8-0 at home this year, while the Kraken are 7-8-0 on the road. Seattle has lost three of their last four games and they have scored one goal or fewer in all three of those losses. The Kraken have been very inconsistent this season and while I know Chicago has a terrible record, I like them to get the win at home. Take the Blackhawks here.