In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 9th 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 32-34-11 this season after they lost to the Wild by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Seattle led 2-1 after the first period, but they allowed two goals in the second and two in the third for the loss. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 29-27, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Larsson and Montour, while Daccord stopped 24 out of 28 shots, which was an .857 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Jets by a score of 6-2 and the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2. The Kraken have lost six games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 75 points. Seattle has scored 2.77 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 19.5% on the power play and 71.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 25 goals and 28 assists, while Matty Beniers has added 19 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 19-20-6 with a 3.04 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 36-26-16 this year after they defeated the Canucks by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Vegas trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored late in the second and again in the third for the win. The Golden Knights out shot Vancouver by a total of 29-11, won 58.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Smith and McNabb, while Hart stopped 10 out of 11 shots, which was a .909 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Oilers by a score of 5-1 and the Flames by a score of 6-3. The Golden Knights have won four games in a row and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 88 points. Vegas has scored 3.18 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 25 goals and 57 assists, while Mitch Marner has added 23 goals and 54 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Carter Hart, who is 8-3-3 with a 2.93 goals against average and an .881 save percentage this season.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won each of their last six games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Golden Knights have lost five of their last six games as road favorites.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Golden Knights have lost the second period in each of their last six games as road favorites when trailing after the first period.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Kraken have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have lost the third period in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last six road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Kraken’s last six home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last three games between teams from the same 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 as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jared McCann has scored a goal in four of the Kraken’s last five games against the Golden Knights.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jared McCann has scored two goals against the Golden Knights this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Dorofeyev has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last three road games against the Kraken.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Golden Knights as road favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Pavel Dorofeyev ranks 2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (19) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.84%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 26th in the league for goals per game this season (2.77).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.05%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.22%).
Kraken vs Golden Knights Prediction
Vegas comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of those four games. The Golden Knights are 18-14-7 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 17-16-5 at home. Seattle has lost six games in a row and they have scored two goals or fewer in five straight. The Kraken have also allowed at least four goals in four straight games, so they are struggling on both ends of the ice. Take Vegas to win by at least two goals here.