In this article, we will formulate a Kraken vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 4th 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 23-28-3 this year after they lost to Calgary by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Seattle trailed 3-0 after the first period, but they cut the lead to 3-2 in the third, before coming up just short at the end of the game. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 35-31, won 42% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Kakko and Tanev, while Daccord stopped 32 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Kraken defeated the Sharks by a score of 6-2 but did lose to the Ducks by a score of 6-4 before that. Seattle has lost three of their last four games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 49 points. Seattle has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 18.7% on the power play and 77.0% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 14 goals, 27 assists, and 120 shots on goal, while Chandler Stephenson has added nine goals, 29 assists, and 53 shots on goal. Joey Daccord is 18-13-2 with a 2.45 goals against average and a .917 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 27-21-5 this season after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 3-2 in overtime in their last game. Detroit led 2-1 after the second period, but they barely got to overtime, before picking up the win. The Red Wings were outshot by a total of 27-18, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat (2) and Chiarot, while Lyon stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Red Wings defeated the Flames by a score of 3-1 and the Oilers by a score of 3-2. Detroit has won six games in a row and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 59 points. Detroit has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 27.1% on the power play and 69.5% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 20 goals, 37 assists, and 119 shots on goal, while Dylan Larkin has added 23 goals, 26 assists, and 168 shots on goal. Cam Talbot is 15-10-2 with a 2.79 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage this year.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost each of their last 11 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have won each of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Climate Pledge Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have won the second period in five of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last five road games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last four games between the Red Wings and Kraken has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 22 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last 10 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Eeli Tolvanen has scored a goal in four of the Kraken’s last five games.
- Shane Wright has recorded a point in each of the Kraken’s last seven games as favorites.
- Vince Dunn has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances with the Kraken as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last seven games against the Kraken.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four games against the Kraken.
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Kraken vs Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup looking to continue their lengthy winning streak, but they will be on the road here. The Red Wings are 12-10-3 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 13-13-3 at home. Seattle has lost three of their last four games and they have scored two goals or fewer in eight of their last 15 games. The Red Wings may not have the best defensive numbers on the season, but they have allowed two goals or fewer in seven straight games. Take the Red Wings to get another victory here.