In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 11th 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 1-0-0 this year after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 3-1 in their first game. Seattle allowed Anaheim to tie the game at one in the first period, but they scored once in the second and once in the third to get the victory. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 36-31, won 54.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle also recorded 29 hits and 26 blocked shots in the win. The Kraken got goals from Marchment, McCann, and Dunn, while Larsson and Tolvanen both had four hits. Seattle started Daccord, who stopped 35 out of 36 shots, which was a .972 save percentage.
The Kraken were 35-41-6 last season and they finished with 76 points, which was seventh in the Pacific Division and 13th in the Western Conference. Seattle had plenty of expectations going into last year, but they were bad all season and never had a chance at the postseason. The Kraken started the 24-25 season by winning four of their first six games, including a 3-2 loss against the Blues in their first game. Seattle ended the season by losing eight of their last 13 games and they allowed 18 goals in their last four games. Last year, the Kraken scored 245 goals, which was ranked 16th in the NHL, while they allowed 262 goals against, which was ranked 24th.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 1-0-1 this season after they defeated San Jose in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas never led in regulation and needed a crazy goal with two minutes left to tie, before winning on another crazy play early in overtime. The Golden Knights out shot San Jose by a total of 31-23, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Vegas also recorded 22 hits and 17 blocked shots in the win. The Golden Knights got goals from Dorofeyev, Eichel, Howden, and Smith, while Lauzon and Barbashev each had three hits. Vegas started Schmid, who stopped 20 out of 23 shots, which was an .870 save percentage.
The Golden Knights started the season with a 6-5 loss to the LA Kings on Wednesday night. Vegas is averaging 4.50 goals per game and they are allowing 4.00 goals against per game, while they are also averaging 30% on the power play and 60% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with two goals and four assists, while Stone and Dorofeyev both have four points. The projected starting goalie for VGK is Adin Hill, who is 0-0-1 with a 4.62 goals against average and an .808 save percentage this season.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Kraken have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games as favorites.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have won the second period in each of their last four home games against Pacific Division opponents when tied after the first period.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Kraken have lost 10 of their last 11 night games following a home win.
- The Golden Knights have won eight of their last nine night games after coming off overtime.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 night games following a home win.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last seven night games at Climate Pledge Arena when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last four road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between the Golden Knights and Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between two teams from the Pacific Division 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 following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last six road games.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jaden Schwartz has scored at least one goal in each of the Kraken’s last three games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jared McCann has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken’s last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last four games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Reilly Smith has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Golden Knights as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one point in each of his eight previous appearances against the Kraken.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in seven of his eight previous appearances against the Kraken.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank T1st in the league for goals against per game this season (1.00).
- The Seattle Kraken rank T1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (100.00%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (60.00%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (4.50).
Kraken vs Golden Knights Prediction
Seattle was able to get the win against Anaheim to start their season, but they were out played and were fortunate to only allow one goal. The Golden Knights were lucky to beat San Jose in their last game and they allowed five regulation goals to LA in their opener, so defense has been an early problem for them. Vegas looks like they are ok with playing a wide open style of hockey and I don’t love their defense, so take the over here.