In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 14th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Blues recent form and recent player performance
- The Kraken recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving St. Louis
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Seattle
- Recent betting trends in games played between St. Louis and Seattle
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between St. Louis and Seattle
Blues Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 42-33-5 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 5-2 in their last game. St. Louis led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals for the loss. The Blues were out shot by a total of 42-31 and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. St. Louis defeated Chicago by a score of 5-2 and Anaheim by a score of 6-5 in the two games prior to Carolina. The Blues are scoring 2.86 goals per game and they are allowing 3.08 goals against per game, while going 18.1% on the power play and 78.5% on the penalty kill. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 25 goals, 60 assists, and 168 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 14-12-1 this year with a 2.72 goals against average and a .914 save percentage.
Kraken Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 33-33-13 this season after they lost to Dallas by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Seattle allowed the first three goals in this game, but they did score late in the third to avoid the shutout. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 30-27 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle lost to San Jose by a score of 3-1 in the game prior to Dallas, but did beat Arizona and Anaheim before that. The Kraken are scoring 2.63 goals per game and they are allowing 2.80 goals against per game, while going 21.1% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 28 goals, 32 assists, and 204 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 18-17-11 this year with a 2.43 goals against average and a .917 save percentage.
St. Louis Blues Team Facts
- The Blues have lost 11 of their last 12 day games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 home games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Blues have won the second period in five of their last six games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last seven games following a loss.
Seattle Kraken Team Facts
- The Kraken have lost each of their last eight games as underdogs.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in eight of the Kraken’s last nine games.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last four day games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last 12 games as underdogs.
Blues vs Kraken Prediction
Neither one of these teams is going to be in the postseason this year, but they will look to pick up a nice win here. St. Louis was just eliminated from playoff contention on Friday, so they may come out flat in this game. Seattle is on a back to back after playing a very good Dallas team on Saturday afternoon, but they have played decently well on the road this season. St. Louis is 24-14-2 at home this year, but I think they are going to lack some intensity in this one. Take Seattle and the plus money here.