Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction 1-1-24 NHL Picks

The Vegas Golden Knights will play the Seattle Kraken in the Winter Classic on Monday afternoon at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington. Vegas has lost four of their last five games, while Seattle is on a four-game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Golden Knights vs Kraken prediction.

Golden Knights Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 22-10-5 this season after they defeated the Kings by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas led 3-1 going into the third period and was able to hang on for the win, despite the Kings cutting the lead to one. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 34-32 and went 2-2 on the penalty kill in the game. Vegas had lost their previous four games against Anaheim, Florida, Tampa Bay, and Carolina. The Golden Knights are scoring 3.32 goals per game and they are allowing 2.76 goals against per game, while going 22.4% on the power play and 81.5% on the penalty kill. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 16 goals, 24 assists, and 153 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Logan Thompson, who is 11-6-3 this year with a 2.80 goals against average and a .902 save percentage. 

Kraken Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 14-14-9 this year after they defeated the Flyers in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Seattle trailed 1-0 in the third period, but they were able to tie the game and win it in overtime. The Kraken out shot Philadelphia by a total of 29-28 and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle has also defeated Calgary, Anaheim, and LA during this four game winning streak. The Kraken are scoring 2.65 goals per game and they are allowing 2.97 goals against per game, while going 20.9% on the power play and 79.6% on the penalty kill. Vince Dunn has led Seattle with six goals, 24 assists, and 71 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 8-5-8 this year with a 2.46 goals against average and a .915 save percentage. 

Seattle Kraken Team Facts

The Kraken have lost each of their last 11 games as home underdogs following a win.
The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs following a win.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Golden Knights and Kraken.
The Kraken have lost the third period in each of their last six games as home underdogs after coming off overtime.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts

The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
The Golden Knights have won the second period in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last five games as favorites against the Kraken.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

Vince Dunn has recorded at least one point in 13 of the Kraken’s last 15 home games against Western Conference opponents.
Jaden Schwartz has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Kraken as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Jared McCann has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last four day games.
Kailer Yamamoto ranks T3rd in the Pacific Division for shootout goals (2) this season.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

Pavel Dorofeyev has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances in day games.
Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games.
Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Jonathan Marchessault ranks T1st in the Pacific Division for shootout goals (3) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Seattle Kraken rank 28th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.81).
The Seattle Kraken are one of only six teams to lose 5+ games when leading after Period 1 this season.
The Vegas Golden Knights are one of only five teams to win 5+ games when trailing after Period 1 this season.
The Vegas Golden Knights rank 6th in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (0.76).

Golden Knights vs Kraken Betting Prediction

We only have one game on the NHL schedule on Monday, but it should be a fun one to watch, as it is the Winter Classic. Seattle will have the home crowd advantage, as the game is being played at the Seattle Mariners stadium. Seattle has played very well recently, winning four games in a row, and they have only allowed five goals in their last four games. The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games, but they did get a nice win over the Kings in their last game. I really like how this Seattle team is playing during this winning streak and I am taking them with the plus money here.