The Chicago Blackhawks and Seattle Kraken meet Monday in NHL action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s a Kraken vs Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include a Kraken vs Blackhawks Pick.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Jets and Oilers, and they play the Canucks next. The Blackhawks lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 3.17 goals per game and are scoring 18.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 6 goals, Connor Bedard has 9 assists and Frank Nazar has 28 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 2.83 goals per game and are killing 82 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 24 goals on 75 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 9 goals on 80 shots.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken lost to the Canadiens and Rangers, and they play the Sharks next. The Kraken have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.73 goals per game and are scoring on 21.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Jaden Schwartz leads Seattle with 4 goals, Brandon Montour has 5 assists, and Vince Dunn has 27 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 2.82 goals per game and are killing 67.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joey Daccord has allowed 24 goals on 249 shots faced, while Philipp Grubauer has given up 3 goals on 29 shots.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Blackhawks have lost 17 of their last 19 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kraken have won eight of their last nine games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Climate Pledge Arena.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last six games when leading after the first period.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Kraken have lost three of their last four games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last two games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last six games after coming off overtime.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in seven of their last eight night games at Climate Pledge Arena when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Kraken’s last eight games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last four games against Pacific 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 10 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Montour has scored at least one goal in four of the Kraken’s last five games as home favorites.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last five games as home favorites.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded at least one point in 15 of his last 16 appearances with the Kraken as home favorites.
- Jaden Schwartz has recorded 21 career assists against the Blackhawks – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Sam Lafferty has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Kraken.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in five of the Blackhawks’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Ryan Donato has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight road appearances against former teams.
- Matt Grzelcyk has recorded a positive plus minus rating in each of his last five appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank 28th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (67.86%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied after Period 2 this season (4).
- The Chicago Blackhawks have recorded the equal-most wins by a margin of 4+ goals this season (2).
Kraken vs Blackhawks Prediction
I considered the Blackhawks and the points, as they’re a young team that’s fighting and earning points. The problem is the Kraken are simply playing the better hockey, earning points in 8 of their last 10 games. The Kraken have also won 7 of the last 10 games against the Blackhawks, and they’ve played their best hockey this season on their home ice. The Blackhawks continue to have scoring issues, and it hurts them when playing teams that are playing well. The price is more than reasonable, so I’ll roll with the Kraken on their home ice.