The Chicago Blackhawks need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. The Seattle Kraken need a win after losing 8 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken prediction.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview 

The Blackhawks are coming off losses to the Capitals and Oilers. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.36 goals per game and are scoring on 10 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 12 goals, Seth Jones has 11 assists and Nick Foligno has 55 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.46 goals per game and are killing 76.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 49 goals on 539 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 44 goals on 373 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts

• The Blackhawks have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine games.
• The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last four games following a road loss.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview 

The Seattle Kraken responded from recent losses to the Lightning and Wild with a win over the Panthers. The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.57 goals per game and are scoring on 20.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Jared McCann leads Seattle with 13 goals, Vince Dunn has 19 assists, and Oliver Bjorkstrand has 82 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 3.27 goals per game and are killing 77.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Philipp Grubauer has given up 50 goals on 432 shots faced, while Joey Daccord has allowed 41 goals on 417 shots.

Seattle Kraken Team Facts

• The Kraken have lost 10 of their last 11 games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Kraken have won the first period in seven of their last eight games as home favorites.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last six games as home favorites.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken prediction

The Seattle Kraken are the better team, and them being at home has value. The Kraken should be favored. However, both the Blackhawks and Kraken have piled up the losses over the last couple of weeks, and I’m not going to lay juice with either side. The Kraken have lost 8 of their last 9 games, and they’ve lost bettors over 450 dollars over the last 10 games. If forced to pick a side here, I want plus money attached to it. It’s the Blackhawks or pass for me.