In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 6th 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 2-1-0 this year after they defeated the Flames by a score of 6-1 in their last game. Seattle scored three goals in the first period and never looked back in the blowout win. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 33-27, went 0-0 on the power play and won 50.8% of the face-offs in the game. Seattle was led by Berkly Catton, who had one goal and one assist, while Joey Daccord stopped 32 out of 33 shots, which was a .970 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Oilers by a score of 3-1, but did beat the Flames by a score of 6-1 again before that. The Kraken have scored 4.33 goals per game and they have allowed 1.67 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Chandler Stephenson has led the team with one goal and three assists, while Joey Daccord is 2-0-0 with a 1.00 goals against average and a .966 save percentage this year.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 2-1-0 this season after they defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas blew a 2-1 lead in the second period, but they scored late in the second to retake the lead for the win. The Golden Knights out shot Vancouver by a total of 28-20, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Vegas was led by Victor Olofsson, who had one goal and four shots, while Adin Hill stopped 18 out of 20 shots, which was a .900 save percentage in the win.
Prior to that game, Vegas lost to the Ducks by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 5-2 before that. The Golden Knights have scored 3.67 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 27.3% on the power play and 85.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led the Golden Knights with one goal and five assists, while Carter Hart is 1-1-0 with a 3.06 goals against average and an .870 save percentage this season.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against the Golden Knights.
- The Golden Knights have lost three of their last four games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last five home games against the Golden Knights.
- The Kraken have won the second period in each of their last six games as home underdogs when tied after the first period.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Golden Knights have won eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last four night games following a win.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last six games following a road win.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 15 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents at Climate Pledge Arena when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kraken’s last five games against the Golden Knights following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the Golden Knights’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in seven of the Kraken’s last eight games as home underdogs.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Bobby McMann has scored a goal in each of the Kraken’s last five games as home underdogs.
- Chandler Stephenson has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last four games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- Mackie Samoskevich ranks T1st in the league for multi-goal game (1) this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Brett Howden has scored a goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against the Kraken.
- Jack Eichel ranks T1st in the league for multi-assist games (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (4.33).
- The Seattle Kraken rank T5th in the league for goals against per game this season (1.67).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (1).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Kraken vs Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup after escaping with a win over Vancouver in their last game and they will be back on the road here. The Golden Knights are 1-0-0 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 1-0-0 at home. Seattle has two blowout wins over Calgary, but only scored one goal against Edmonton in their lone loss. The Kraken have played well through three games, while Vegas has had struggles in their last two. Take Seattle to win at home.