Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions
The Seattle Kraken will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an inter-conference match on Thursday evening. The Kraken are coming off a home loss to the Devils,
Game outlook
The Seattle Kraken will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an inter-conference match on Thursday evening. The Kraken are coming off a home loss to the Devils, while the Blue Jackets secured a road win against the Penguins. Seattle previously defeated Columbus with a 5-2 home victory in November. The Blue Jackets will look to climb above the .500 mark in this game. Seattle is favored to win with an opening line of -115, which has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the prediction of the outcome.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Kraken -115 | Blue Jackets -104
Spread: Kraken -1.25 (+195) | Blue Jackets +1.25 (-243)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 53%.
Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken are embarking on a challenging road trip of five games starting Thursday as they continue to push for a playoff spot, currently trailing by eight points. The team's recent performances have been inconsistent, with a record of 2-2-1 in their last five games, including losses to the Oilers and Devils. Key players like Jared McCann and Oliver Bjorkstrand are facing slumps, while others like Matty Beniers and Ryker Evans are stepping up. The team has been relying on Philipp Grubauer in goal, despite his struggles this season, but Joey Daccord is expected to return from injury. With stats placing them towards the bottom in offense and defense, the Kraken are looking to improve their performance on the road. For assistance with NHL betting, consider consulting the Best NHL Handicappers.