In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 6th at the Climate Pledge Arena. Let’s take a look at a free Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Pick.
Kraken Have Lost Two Straight
The Kraken are really struggling here and they have lost two straight games. Jaden Schwartz and Chandler Stephenson both scored goals. Phillip Grubauer was in goal and he wasn’t good enough saving 28 of the 31 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Vancouver Canucks they were able to force overtime, but they ended up losing in a shootout. Matt Beiners scored a goal and added an assist. Three games ago against Utah, the Kraken scored five goals and they are going to need the offense to get back on the right track here.
The Kraken are averaging 2.88 goals while their defense is giving up 3.12 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 20th. Jared McCann has scored 13 goals and added 15 assists so far this season. Getting the start for the Kraken will be Phillip Grubauer who sits with a 5-11-1 record and he’s giving up 3.48 goals per game.
Devils Are Struggling
The Devils are struggling heading into this game and they have lost four games in a row. In the last game against the San Jose Sharks, they scored two goals, but the defense gave up three goals, and that led to the defeat. Paul Cotter and Nico Hischier scored the two goals for the Devils. Two games ago against the LA Kings, the Devils failed to score any goals, and that led to the defeat.
The Devils are averaging 3.19 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.55 goals per game. The offense is 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 20th. In his game, the Devils are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. If the offense struggles, it’s going to be a long game. Jesper Bratt has scored 14 goals and added 34 assists so far this season. Jacob Markstorm is expected to be in goal and he sits with an 18-9-2 record and is giving up 2.18 goals per game. After this game, New Jersey will face the Rangers, Lightning, and Panthers.
Why the Devils Will Beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost each of their last five night games following a loss.
- The Devils have won each of their last five Monday games.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games following a loss.
- The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last five Monday games.
- The Kraken have lost the third period in four of their last five night games following a loss.
Total Goal Facts
- Each of the Devils’ last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Kraken’s last eight games at Climate Pledge Arena against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last nine night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last six road games.
Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Prediction
Give me the Devils here. Yes, they are struggling heading into this game, but they are still the much better team. They are coming into this game averaging 3.19 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Look for the Devils to score at least four or five goals, and the Kraken won’t have any answer. This will end up being a comfortable victory. Back the Devils on the money line.