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Game time: December 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Climate Pledge Arena — Seattle, WA

Article updated Dec 11, 10:54 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The 2024-25 NHL season continues on December 12 with the Boston Bruins facing off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The Bruins previously

Game outlook

The 2024-25 NHL season continues on December 12 with the Boston Bruins facing off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The Bruins previously shut out the Kraken 2-0 in their last meeting on November 3. Boston is currently favored with a -120 moneyline and a total of 5.5 goals for this upcoming game. Despite opening at -116, the betting line has remained steady. Let's take a closer look at this Bruins vs. Kraken matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bruins -116 | Kraken +100

Spread: Bruins -1.5 (+217) | Kraken +1.5 (-265)

Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 54%.

Boston Bruins

The Boston Bruins ended their four-game winning streak with a heavy 8-1 defeat against the Winnipeg Jets last Tuesday. Despite David Pastrnak scoring his tenth goal of the season, the Bruins struggled as Jeremy Swayman gave up eight goals on 35 shots. Swayman's season record is now 9-10-2 with a 3.27 GAA and a .885 save percentage. The team's overall performance has them ranked 29th in offense, 21st in defense, and they currently have a 15-12-3 record. Additionally, the Bruins have the worst power-play percentage in the league at 14-for-110. Learn how to maximize your earnings with our sportsbook promo codes.

Seattle Kraken Analysis

The Seattle Kraken have had mixed results in their recent games, winning one, losing one, and tying one. Despite a strong effort against the Florida Panthers, they ultimately fell in a shootout. Goalie Joey Daccord has been performing well this season, with a 2.42 GAA and .916 save percentage. The team is ranked 19th in offense, scoring 3.00 goals per game, and 14th in defense, allowing 3.00 goals per game. Their overall record is 14-14-2. In their upcoming game, Daccord is expected to start in goal. To improve their chances of winning, it may be beneficial to consult top NHL cappers for guidance. Additionally, in their recent matchups, the Boston Bruins have had the upper hand against the Seattle Kraken.

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Bruins Dominate Kraken in Season Opener, Poised for Continued Success

In the initial meeting of the 2024-25 season, the Bruins outshot the Kraken 33-23. Boston secured two goals within the first ten minutes of play and capitalized on one out of five power-play opportunities. Conversely, Seattle failed to convert on three power-play chances and struggled with 19 turnovers. Based on these statistics, it is reasonable to anticipate another victory for the Bruins over the Kraken. Recognized for their offensive prowess, Boston has notably won seven out of their last ten games. Despite a recent setback with an 8-1 loss against Winnipeg, the Bruins have shown improved defensive capabilities. With determination to rebound from this defeat, Boston is poised to deliver a strong performance in the upcoming matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Boston Bruins-116 → -120Moved
  • Moneyline · Seattle Kraken+100 → +105Moved
  • Spread · Boston Bruins-1.5 (+217) → -1.5 (+215)Moved
  • Spread · Seattle Kraken+1.5 (-265) → +1.5 (-255)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Boston Bruins
9-2 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Seattle Kraken
6-4-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-12T03:54:42.918Z). 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

  • 2024-11-03Seattle Kraken 0 · Boston Bruins 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Seattle Kraken defeated Boston Bruins 5-1

Seattle Kraken defeated Boston Bruins 5-1 on December 12, 2024, a 4-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 Boston Bruins -1.5 (+215) spread, Seattle Kraken covered, while the 6 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • AliencreationMoneyline · Seattle Kraken +100Win