In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 28th 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 5-2-2 this year after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Seattle led 2-0 in the second and 3-1 in the third, but they barely hung on for the win late in the game. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 33-23, won 46.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Eberle (2) and Kartye, while Joey Daccord stopped 31 out of 33 shots, which was a .939 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the Jets by a score of 3-0, but did lose to the Capitals by a score of 4-1 before that. The Kraken have won three of their last five games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 12 points. Seattle has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 19.2% on the power play and 69.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jaden Schwartz and Jordan Eberle have led Seattle with eight points each, while Matty Beniers has added one goal and five assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 5-1-1 with a 2.48 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this year.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 7-3-0 this season after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Montreal trailed 2-0 in the second period, but they scored the next four goals and barely hung on for the win. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 31-24, won 62.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Demidov, Slafkovsky, Suzuki, and Matheson, while Jakub Dobes stopped 28 out of 31 shots, which was a .903 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Montreal lost to the Oilers by a score of 6-5, but did beat the Flames by a score of 2-1 before that. The Canadiens have won three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Atlantic standings with 14 points. Montreal has scored 3.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 75.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with two goals and 11 assists, while Cole Caufield has added seven goals and three assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 2-3-0 with a 3.82 goals against average and an .842 save percentage this season.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Kraken’s last five games at Climate Pledge Arena.
- The Canadiens have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Canadiens’ last nine games.
- The Kraken have won the second period in each of their last six games when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Canadiens and Kraken have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canadiens’ last six Tuesday games as road favorites have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 12 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last 10 Tuesday games.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Vince Dunn has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances against the Canadiens.
- Jordan Eberle has scored at least one goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken’s last five home games.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last nine games.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in 14 of the Canadiens’ last 16 games as favorites.
- Cole Caufield has scored a goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games as road favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (69.57%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.78).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.60).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Kraken vs Canadiens Prediction
Montreal comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored at least four goals in three of their last four. The Canadiens are 4-2-0 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 3-0-0 at home. Seattle has won two games in a row and they have allowed a total of two goals during that span. I have been surprised with how well Seattle has played this year and they are undefeated at home. Take the Kraken to get another win here.