In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Avalanche prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 12th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 29-25-9 this year after they lost to the Predators by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Seattle led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Kraken out shot Nashville by a total of 45-27, won 49.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Beniers and Kakko, while Daccord stopped 23 out of 26 shots, which was an .885 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Senators by a score of 7-4 and the Blues by a score of 3-2. The Kraken have lost three in a row and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 67 points. Seattle has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 21.3% on the power play and 72.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 22 goals and 22 assists, while Matty Beniers has added 17 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Philipp Grubauer, who is 11-8-3 with a 2.53 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year.
Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview
The Colorado Avalanche are 43-11-9 this season after they lost to the Oilers by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Colorado tied the game at three with 13 minutes left in the third, but they allowed the winning goal two minutes later for the loss. The Avalanche out shot Edmonton by a total of 30-24, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Colorado got goals from Colton, Necas, and Nichushkin, while Blackwood stopped 20 out of 24 shots, which was an .833 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Colorado defeated the Wild by a score of 3-2 and the Stars by a score of 5-4. The Avalanche have won five of their last six games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 95 points. Colorado has scored 3.78 goals per game and they have allowed 2.44 goals against per game, while also going 16.0% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nathan MacKinnon has led Colorado with 43 goals and 61 assists, while Martin Necas has added 29 goals and 48 assists. The projected starting goalie for Colorado is Mackenzie Blackwood, who is 18-7-1 with a 2.42 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won five of their last seven games as home underdogs.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last six Thursday home games.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games.
- The Kraken have won the second period in each of their last six games as home underdogs when tied after the first period.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last eight Thursday games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Kraken’s last five games against the Avalanche following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last 13 games between the Avalanche and Kraken.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last eight road games against the Kraken.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Beniers has scored a goal in six of the Kraken’s last seven games as home underdogs.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in five of his last six home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last seven games against the Kraken.
- Martin Necas has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.78%).
- The Seattle Kraken have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (23).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.78).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.44).
Kraken vs Avalanche Prediction
Colorado had their winning streak snapped in their last game, but they are still one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the last two weeks. The Avalanche are 20-6-5 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 16-12-5 at home. Seattle has dropped three games in a row and they have allowed 14 goals during that span. The Kraken are only scoring 2.83 goals per game, which is not nearly good enough to keep pace with Colorado. I expect the Avalanche to get back on track with a decisive win and I like them -1.5 here.