In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 10th, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 47-22-9 this year after they lost to Colorado in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas led 2–0 in the second period, but they allowed the Avs to tie the game and ended up losing in the shootout. The Golden Knights were outshot by a total of 36-21, won 47.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Karlsson and McNabb, while Schmid stopped 34 out of 36 shots in the game.
Prior to that shootout loss, the Golden Knights defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-2 and the Flames by a score of 3-2. Vegas has lost three of their last five games, and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 103 points. Vegas has scored 3.32 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.63 goals against per game, while also going 29.1% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 27 goals, 66 assists, and 231 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 19 goals, 48 assists, and 131 shots on goal. Adin Hill is 30-13-5 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 34-39-6 this season after they lost to Utah by a score of 7-1 in their last game. Seattle allowed the first seven goals in the game, but they scored in the third period to avoid the shutout. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 41-19, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle got their lone goal from McCann, while Daccord stopped 22 out of 29 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Kraken defeated the Kings by a score of 2-1 and the Sharks by a score of 5-1. Seattle has won three of their last four games, and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 74 points. Seattle has scored 2.99 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 18.3% on the power play and 77.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 21 goals, 38 assists, and 197 shots on goal, while Chandler Stephenson has added 13 goals, 38 assists, and 71 shots on goal. Joey Daccord is 27-21-5 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Kraken
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last eight games at T-Mobile Arena after coming off a shootout.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last four games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Kraken and Golden Knights.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at T-Mobile Arena.
- The Golden Knights have won the third period in each of their last 11 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Kraken will beat the Golden Knights
- The Kraken have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The road team has won the first period in each of the Golden Knights’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last seven games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Twelve of the Kraken’s last 14 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last eight games following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Golden Knights’ last five home games following a shootout loss.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Kaedan Korczak has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Tomas Hertl has scored at least one goal in each of his last seven appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Tomas Hertl has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances against Western Conference opponents.
- Tomas Hertl has scored the last goal in each of his last three appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jaden Schwartz has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Andre Burakovsky has recorded at least one point in seven of the Kraken’s last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jared McCann has recorded at least one assist in six of the Kraken’s last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
Golden Knights vs Kraken Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup looking to bounce back from that shootout loss to Colorado in their last game, and they are still leading the Pacific standings by six points. The Golden Knights are 27-9-3 at home this year, while the Kraken are 17-22-1 on the road. Seattle was blown out in Utah in their last game, but they have played better over their last four games, as they have allowed one goal or fewer in three of their last four. Vegas has been extremely low scoring in recent games, as they have gone under 5.5 goals in six straight, so I lean towards the under in this contest.