Seattle Kraken (19-14-9) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (20-15-6)
January 15, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Pittsburgh Penguins -135 / Seattle Kraken +109; Over/Under: 6
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The Seattle Kraken and Pittsburgh Penguins face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at PPG Paints Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Kraken vs Penguins prediction.
Kraken’s Offense Looks to Build on Last Game
The Kraken faced off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the last game and they scored seven goals on the way to the three gaol victory. Jared McCann had a strong game scoring two goals and an assist. The Kraken on the season are averaging 2.88 goals while their defense is giving up 2.81 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. Vince Dunn on the season has scored eight goals and added 27 assists so far this season. There were four different players that put up at least 26 points.
Penguins Coming off Overtime Loss
The Penguins faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the last game and they were defeated 3-2. The Penguins scored two goals in the third period but it wasn’t enough as they fell just short. Bryant Rust had a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. The Penguins on the season are averaging 3.02 goals while their defense is giving up 2.73 goals per game. The offense is ranked 19th while the defense is ranked 7th. Jake Guentzel has scored 19 goals and added 27 assists.
Kraken vs Penguins Betting Prediction
The Kraken’s offense sure looked good in the last game scoring seven goals and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Penguins are averaging only 3.02 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Kraken will score at least four goals here, and that is going to be enough to get the job done. Back the Kraken on the puck line.
