Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Seattle Kraken is set to be a matchup between two struggling teams looking to turn their seasons around. The
Game outlook
The upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Seattle Kraken is set to be a matchup between two struggling teams looking to turn their seasons around. The Penguins have a 20-22-8 record and have only won three of their last 10 games, putting them second to last in the Metropolitan Division. The Kraken, with a record of 21-25-3 and only four wins in their last 10 games, are third from the bottom in the Pacific Division. The Seattle Kraken are currently the betting favorite with the line opening at -120 and remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for our prediction on who will come out on top in this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Penguins +105 | Kraken -120
Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-250) | Kraken -1.5 (+210)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 55%.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins are currently experiencing a challenging season, with their offense struggling to score an average of 2.96 goals per game. Sidney Crosby and Rickard Rakell have been the standout performers on the top line, but the rest of the offense has been lacking. The defense has also been a weak point, allowing an average of 3.62 goals per game. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic has struggled with a .893 save percentage and a 3.26 goals-against average. With a power ranking of 9, Pittsburgh is ranked 17th in offense, 32nd in defense, and currently has a record of 20-22-8 for the season.