The Chicago Blackhawks need a win after losing 10 of their last 13 games. The Seattle Kraken are riding a 4-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken prediction.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Blackhawks recently lost to the Sabres and Canucks, while beating the Islanders. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.17 goals per game and are scoring on 12.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 15 goals, Philipp Kurashev has 15 assists and Ryan Donato has 86 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.53 goals per game and are killing 76.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 90 goals on 969 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 67 goals on 545 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last two games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last six night games following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken lost to the Penguins, Rangers, Oilers, and Maple Leafs during this streak. The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.74 goals per game and are scoring on 20.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Jared McCann leads Seattle with 18 goals, Vince Dunn has 27 assists, and Oliver Bjorkstrand has 123 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 2.89 goals per game and are killing 79.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Philipp Grubauer has given up 50 goals on 432 shots faced, while Joey Daccord has allowed 68 goals on 869 shots.
Seattle Kraken Team Facts
- The Kraken have won each of their last eight games as home favorites following a loss.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 Wednesday games.
- The Kraken have won the first period in each of their last seven games as home favorites following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken prediction
The Blackhawks are going nowhere fast as they’re a young team that’s banged up, can’t produce offense and it hurts the defense. The Blackhawks are also a brutal 4-20-1 on the road this season. It’s hard to make a case for the Blackhawks in spots like this, regardless of how much plus money you’re getting. The Seattle Kraken need to take advantage of games like this if they’re going to chip away in the standings, and they beat the Blackhawks 7-1 a little over a month ago. Give me the Kraken and the PL for max betting value.