The Seattle Kraken and the New Jersey Devils meet Wednesday in NHL action from the Prudential Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Seattle Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils prediction.
Seattle Kraken Recap
The Seattle Kraken come into this game looking to add on to their 4-2 win over the Rangers last time out to sit at 21-15-8 this season. After this game, Seattle will head on the road for a game against Boston.
Kraken Snap Two-Game Slide
Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken in scoring with 29 points including a team-high 16 goals and 13 assists while Matty Beniers has 29 points with 9 goals and a team-high 20 assists. Chandler Stephenson has 27 points with 11 goals and 16 assists and Eeli Tolvanen has 26 points with 8 goals and 18 assists. Vince Dunn also has 25 points with 6 goals and 19 assists as well this season. Joey Daccord has gone 12-10-5 with a 2.83 GAA and a .903 save percentage while Philipp Grubauer is 9-3-2 with a 2.25 GAA and a .924 save percentage this season. Matt Murray is also 0-2-1 with a 2.21 GAA and a .922 save percentage this season.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Devils have lost each of their last eight night games at Prudential Center.
- The Kraken have won each of their last five games as underdogs following a road win.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 night games at Prudential Center.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Berkly Catton has scored at least one goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games.
- Chandler Stephenson has recorded an assist in three of his last four appearances against the Devils.
- Kaapo Kakko has recorded 16 career hits against the Devils – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
New Jersey Devils Recap
The New Jersey Devils come into this game looking to buildon their 5-2 win over Minnesota last time out to sit at 23-21-2 this season. After this game, New Jersey will take on the Carolina Hurricanes at home.
Devils Snap Four-Game Skid
Jesper Bratt leads the Devils in scoring with 36 points including 11 goals and a team-high 25 assists while Jack Hughes has 28 points with 11 goals and 17 assists. Dawson Mercer has 28 points with 11 goals and 17 assists and Nico Hischier has 35 points with 13 goals and 22 assists this season. Timo Meier has 25 points with 12 goals and 13 assists while Simon Nemec has 18 points with 7 goals and 11 assists. Luke Hughes has 24 points with 19 assists and Arseny Gritsyuk has 18 points with 8 goals and 10 assists. Jake Allen has gone 11-10-1 with a 2.68 GAA and a .908 save percentage while Jacob Markstrom has gone 11-10-1 with a 3.41 GAA and an .879 save percentage this season.
Why the New Jersey Devils will win
- The Devils have won each of their last five games against the Kraken.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Kraken and Devils.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in five of his six previous appearances against the Kraken.
- Jesper Bratt ranks T6th in the league for shootout goals (3) this season.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Kraken’s last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Seattle Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction
I’m on Seattle here. The Kraken are just in better form right now and while I’m sure the Devils will turn it around at some point, It’s just really hard to back them right now as the goals are being given up in bunches. Seattle has also had some solid showings on the road and I think the Kraken hold the value in this game. Give me Seattle.