Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Red Wings and Kraken. The game is starting at 3:30 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets!
The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Kraken as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals. Check out BetCoco for Seattle Kraken – Detroit Red Wings odds
Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Kraken have gone a perfect 3-0 in their last three head to head matchups vs. the Red Wings. In the last three games as the favorite against the Red Wings, the Kraken have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten road games, Detroit has an puck line record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across the Kraken last ten home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 1. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 7-3, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Kraken have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Red Wings have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Red Wings are 8th in the Eastern Conference with 62 points and a record of 28-20-6. In the Atlantic Division, Detroit is in 5th place. Over their last ten games, the Red Wings have gone 5-5, and they are 1-2 in their last three.
On the road this season, Detroit has gone 13-12-1, and they have been the underdog in 37 of their 54 games. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Red Wings have gone 16-15.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Red Wings are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 6th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. The Red Wings went 9-6 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 19-13.
Entering the game, goalie Alex Lyon has started 23 games this season. His current record stands at 14-8, and his save percentage is 0.693%.
At home this season, the Kraken are 11-9-4 and have been favored in 18 of their 54 games. In the Western Conference, Seattle is 11th with 56 points and a record of 23-21-10. Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone 4-6 and have won two straight games.
Against other Western Conference teams, the Kraken have gone 10-18 this season and are 5th in the Pacific Division. When favored, Seattle has gone 11-4-3, and they have been the underdog in 36 of their games this year.
The Kraken come into the game scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game, putting them 28th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 26th in the league. Seattle’s offense is currently ranked 21st in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 29th in the league.
Goalie Joey Daccord gets the start and has made 34 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-11, and his save percentage is 0.934%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Tips
- We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+110)
- The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Seattle Kraken Injury Report
- Pierre-Edouard Bellemare – Leg – Questionable
Detroit Red Wings Injury Report
- Ville Husso – Lower Body – Out
