The Montreal Canadiens and Seattle Kraken meet Sunday in NHL action at the Climate Pledge Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Canadiens vs Kraken prediction.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are coming off losses to the Bruins, Flames, Oilers, and Canucks. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.68 goals per game and are scoring on 17.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Nick Suzuki leads Montreal with 27 goals, Mike Matheson has 38 assists and Cole Caufield has 265 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.43 goals per game and are killing 76 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cayden Primeau has given up 46 goals on 483 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 106 goals on 1,096 shots.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken recently lost to the Capitals, Predators, Sabres, Golden Knights and Coyotes. The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.62 goals per game and are scoring on 21.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Jared McCann leads Seattle with 27 goals, Vince Dunn has 34 assists, and Oliver Bjorkstrand has 164 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 2.86 goals per game and are killing 79.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Philipp Grubauer has given up 74 goals on 749 shots faced, while Joey Daccord has allowed 104 goals on 1,248 shots.
Seattle Kraken Team Facts
- The Kraken have lost each of their last seven games.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games after coming off overtime.
- The Kraken have won the first period in eight of their last nine games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last nine games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
Montreal Canadiens Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the Canadiens’ last seven games.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The home team has won the first period in five of the Canadiens’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Canadiens’ last five night games against opponents on a losing streak.
Canadiens vs Kraken prediction
The Kraken are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but there’s no world where I’m laying juice with either the Habs or the Kraken. Both the Canadiens and Kraken are racking up the losses and have nothing to play for in terms of playoff contention. The Kraken haven’t won a game since March 5 and the offense is consistently laying an egg. The Canadiens have lost 6 of their last 7 games, and they’re one of nine teams that’s -1000 on the year. Two games going nowhere fast, so I’m not laying this big favorite price with Seattle. So, if forced to get involved, give me the Habs and the chance at a better payout.