In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, January 25th 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 22-19-9 this season after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Seattle cut the deficit to 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed an empty net goal to seal the loss. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 31-22, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from McCann and Schwartz, while Grubauer stopped 27 out of 30 shots, which was a .900 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Penguins by a score of 6-3 before that. The Kraken have lost five of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 53 points. Seattle has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 72.3% on the penalty kill this season. Matty Beniers has led Seattle with 11 goals and 22 assists, while Jordan Eberle has added 17 goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 12-12-5 with a 2.92 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this season.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 27-22-2 this year after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 5-4 in their last game. New Jersey led 3-0 in the second period, but they needed a goal in the third to secure the win. The Devils were out shot by a total of 25-24, won 52.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Brown, Glass (2), Hameenaho, and Hischier, while Markstrom stopped 21 out of 25 shots, which was an .840 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Oilers by a score of 2-1 and the Flames by a score of 2-1. The Devils have won five of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 56 points. New Jersey has scored 2.61 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 21.4% on the power play and 78.3% on the penalty kill this season. Nico Hischier has led NJ with 16 goals and 23 assists, while Jesper Bratt has added 11 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jacob Markstrom, who is 14-11-1 with a 3.30 goals against average and an .880 save percentage this year.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Devils have lost nine of their last 11 games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Kraken have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 13 games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Devils’ last nine games.
- The Kraken have won the third period in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Devils and Kraken have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Devils’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five Sunday games at Climate Pledge Arena 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.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last nine games.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jaden Schwartz has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with the Kraken as home underdogs.
- Jared McCann has scored a goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances.
- Cody Glass has scored at least one goal in three of the Devils’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
Kraken vs Devils Prediction
New Jersey comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five games. The Devils are 15-13-0 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 11-9-5 at home. Seattle has lost five of their last six games and they have allowed four goals or more in four of their last five. These teams are trending in different directions right now, but I didn’t love how New Jersey played against a bad Vancouver team last time out. Take Seattle at home here.