St. Louis Blues (43-30-7) vs. Seattle Kraken (34-40-6)
April 12, 2025 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Seattle Kraken 120 / St. Louis Blues -142; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Kraken vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 12, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues (43-30-7, 46-34 ATS) experienced their best period of the season, during which they recorded 12 consecutive wins, but they opened a three-game road trip with losses to the Jets and Oilers. Those defeats complicated the Blues’ playoff situation; they are currently at the WC 2 position with 93 points, the same as the Wild and three ahead of the Flames, who have a game in hand.
The Blues average 3.01 goals per game this year (14th), while they allow 2.84 GPG (12th). Robert Thomas leads the team with 78 points (21 G and 57 A). Jordan Kyrou contributes 67 points (34 G and 33 A), while Dylan Holloway has 63 points (26 G and 37 A).
Jordan Binnington (27-22-4) is expected to start for the Blues at the goal on Saturday against the Kraken. The 31-year-old is allowing 2.72 goals per game this year with a .900 SV% and three shutouts.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken (34-40-6, 41-39 ATS) returned home from a five-game road trip on which they Beat the Canucks, Sharks, and Kings, allowing just two goals in the process. However, Seattle lost the next two games to the Hockey Club and Golden Knights, allowing nine and scoring only two goals. The Kraken are 13th in the West with 74 points.
The Kraken average 2.96 goals per game this year (17th), while they allow 3.16 GPG (22nd). Jared McCann leads the team with 60 points (22 G and 38 A). Chandler Stephenson contributes 51 points (13 G and 38 A), while Jaden Schwartz has 47 points (24 G and 23 A).
Why the Blues will beat the Kraken
- The Blues have won each of their last nine games as favorites.
- The Kraken have lost five of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Blues have won the third period in each of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kraken’s last eight games at Climate Pledge Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Blues’ last five night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last seven games as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank T30th in the league in short-handed goals this season (2).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 3rd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.83).
- The St. Louis Blues rank 28th in the league for shots per game this season (26.7).
- The St. Louis Blues rank T9th in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (5).
Kraken vs Blues Prediction
The Blues won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five, while they won both H2Hs this season: 3-2 in Seattle and 7-2 in St. Louis. Now, the Blues need to sweep the series and get two crucial two points, as the Calgary Flames breathe down their neck and have a game in hand. With two points here, the Blues would pretty much secure the playoffs, so I am backing them to beat the Kraken, who don’t have anything to play for.
