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Game time: December 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV

Article updated Dec 20, 11:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

On December 21, 2024, the Seattle Kraken will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL Pacific Division matchup at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The game is

Game outlook

On December 21, 2024, the Seattle Kraken will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in an NHL Pacific Division matchup at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The game is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET. This will be the second of three regular-season meetings between the two teams, with Seattle emerging victorious in their previous matchup on November 8. Despite being the underdog, Vegas is heavily favored to win at home, with the opening betting line at -195 remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for further analysis and predictions for this Kraken vs. Golden Knights game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kraken +169 | Golden Knights -195

Spread: Kraken +1.5 (-155) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+135)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 66%.

Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken are on a four-game road trip and recently suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks, marking their third consecutive loss. Despite outshooting Chicago, the Kraken struggled to capitalize on opportunities, going 0-for-3 on the power play. Goalie Joey Daccord allowed three goals on 24 shots, bringing his season record to 12-8-2 with a 2.49 GAA and .913 save percentage. The team as a whole has been struggling offensively, averaging 2.82 goals per game (22nd in the NHL) and converting on just 18 of 103 power play opportunities (25th). Center Jared McCann leads the team with 11 goals and 15 assists in 34 games. Despite their challenges, Seattle is ranked 21st in offense, 15th in defense, and has a season record of 15-17-2, earning them a power ranking of 17. For sports wagering enthusiasts, the article suggests exploring the best sports betting promos for the most favorable deals.

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Vegas Golden Knights Analysis

The Vegas Golden Knights have been on a hot streak, winning six of their previous seven games. Despite a recent defeat against the Edmonton Oilers, they bounced back with consecutive victories over the Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks. Adin Hill has been a standout performer in goal, with a record of 14-5-2 and strong stats. The team has been solid on both offense and defense, ranking 6th in scoring and 13th in goals against. Center Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev have been leading the charge offensively. Barbashev's status is uncertain for the upcoming game against Seattle. It's important to have top NHL cappers to keep up with their winning ways.

Golden Knights Defense Shines as They Prepare to Face Struggling Seattle Kraken

The Golden Knights are poised to continue their impressive streak of success, especially with the strong defensive improvements they have made. Despite the absence of Ivan Barbashev, Vegas remains a formidable opponent for the struggling offense of the Kraken. Adin Hill, motivated by the previous loss to Seattle, will be determined to secure a victory in this upcoming matchup. Seattle's recent offensive struggles, with only two goals scored in the last three games, highlight the challenge they will face against a team like the Golden Knights. Additionally, the Golden Knights' outstanding record of allowing the fewest power-play opportunities in the league this season (64) further underscores the daunting task ahead for the Kraken.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Seattle Kraken+169 → +161Moved
  • Moneyline · Vegas Golden Knights-195 → -188Moved
  • Spread · Seattle Kraken+1.5 (-155) → +1.5 (-155)Unchanged
  • Spread · Vegas Golden Knights-1.5 (+135) → -1.5 (+134)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Seattle Kraken
6-4-0 ATS · 4-4-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Vegas Golden Knights
8-4 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-21T04:15:38.971Z). 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

  • 2024-11-08Vegas Golden Knights 3 · Seattle Kraken 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Vegas Golden Knights defeated Seattle Kraken 6-2

Vegas Golden Knights defeated Seattle Kraken 6-2 on December 21, 2024, a 4-goal decision in the series. Vegas Golden Knights' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 3-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Seattle Kraken +1.5 (-155) spread, Vegas Golden Knights covered, while the 8 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Vegas Golden Knights -190Win
  • BjenkinsMoneyline · Vegas Golden Knights +165Win