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Game time: January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: PPG Paints Arena — Pittsburgh, PA

Article updated Jan 14, 6:16 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Seattle Kraken and Pittsburgh Penguins will face off as both teams aim to improve on their current standings in their respective divisions. The Kraken have struggled

Game outlook

The Seattle Kraken and Pittsburgh Penguins will face off as both teams aim to improve on their current standings in their respective divisions. The Kraken have struggled recently with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games, placing them second-to-last in the Pacific Division at 18-23-3. Meanwhile, the Penguins have a slightly better record at 5-6, but have lost their last two games and currently sit in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division. Pittsburgh is the favored team with opening odds at -133 and the line has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for our prediction on who will come out on top in this matchup and make sure to take advantage of the best sports betting promos available.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kraken +115 | Penguins -133

Spread: Kraken +1.5 (-220) | Penguins -1.5 (+185)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.

Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken are experiencing a challenging season, with their offense struggling to score an average of 2.89 goals per game. Key players like Jared McCann, Jaden Schwartz, and Chandler Stephenson have contributed significantly, but the rest of the offense has been inconsistent. The defense is also struggling, allowing an average of 3.23 goals per game, with notable players Brandon Montour and Adam Larsson standing out. Despite these struggles, goalie Joey Daccord has been a bright spot with impressive stats. The team currently holds a power ranking of 19, ranking 20 in offense, 25 in defense, and holding a record of 18-23-3 for the season.

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Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis

The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently experiencing a challenging season with their offense struggling to score at a rate of 2.98 goals per game. While Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell have been productive with 34 goals and 52 assists combined, the rest of the offense has faltered. The team's defense has also been a weak point, allowing an average of 3.67 goals per game and conceding 10 goals in their last two games. Although players like Erik Karlsson and Marcus Pettersson have made valuable defensive contributions, the unit as a whole has struggled to prevent opponents from finding easy scoring opportunities. Goaltender Tristan Jarry's performance has also been subpar, with a save percentage of .886 and a goals-against average of 3.32. Despite their current standings and performance, those looking to maximize profits may consider consulting the Best NHL Handicappers. Additionally, the Penguins currently hold a power ranking of 5 and rank #17 in offense, #32 in defense, and have an overall record of 5-6. In recent matchups, Seattle has a record of 1-2-0 against Pittsburgh.

Penguins Poised for Victory Against Struggling Kraken

The Seattle Kraken are currently experiencing a challenging season, presenting an opportunity for the Pittsburgh Penguins to assert their dominance right from the start of the game. With the Kraken allowing an average of 3.23 goals per game, the Penguins, led by Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell, are in a strong position to capitalize on offensive opportunities through strategic puck control and quick passing to generate scoring chances. On defense, Erik Karlsson and Marcus Pettersson are expected to play a key role in limiting the Kraken's offensive output, ensuring that goaltender Tristan Jarry is well-supported in making crucial saves. With a focus on maintaining strong defensive play and delivering a stellar performance on home ice, the Penguins are favored to emerge victorious. Consider taking the Penguins money line as they are the home favorites for this match.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Kraken vs Penguins archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Kraken vs Penguins matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Seattle Kraken+115 → +110Moved
  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins-133 → -128Moved
  • Spread · Seattle Kraken+1.5 (-220) → +1.5 (-230)Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Penguins-1.5 (+185) → -1.5 (+190)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Seattle Kraken
4-6-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Pittsburgh Penguins
5-6 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-14T11:16:12.043Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Seattle Kraken defeated Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2

Seattle Kraken defeated Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on January 14, 2025, a 2-goal decision in the series. Seattle Kraken's strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Seattle Kraken +1.5 (-230) spread, Seattle Kraken covered, while the 6 total pushed.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Moneyline · Seattle Kraken +115Win
  • Sammy52Moneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins -130Loss
  • BookieslayerMoneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins -130Loss