Utah Hockey Club Faces Seattle Kraken in Highly Anticipated Western Conference Matchup

Game outlook

On Monday, December 30, the NHL action includes a Western Conference matchup between the Utah Hockey Club and the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. The game is considered a pick 'em contest with a total of 6.0 goals. Seattle opens as the betting favorite at -110, but the current line has shifted to Utah -117. This game promises to be an exciting and closely contested matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jazz -117 | Kraken +100

Spread: Jazz -1.5 (+212) | Kraken +1.5 (-263)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 50%.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Hockey Club recently concluded a three-game homestand with a record of 16-19, experiencing losses to the Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, and Colorado Avalanche. In the most recent game against the Avalanche, Colorado emerged victorious with a 4-1 win, scoring three unanswered goals in the third period. Nick Schmaltz of the Hockey Club scored the lone goal, bringing his season points total to 28 (with 6 goals and 22 assists). Goalie Karel Vejmelka allowed two goals on 35 shots in the game, maintaining an 8-9-2 record for the season with a 2.32 GAA and .918 save percentage. Backup goalie Jaxson Stauber has a record of 2-0-1 with a 1.96 GAA and .928 save percentage. Overall, Utah allows 2.89 goals per game and scores 2.94 goals per game. The team is ranked 21st in offense, 13th in defense, and has a 16-13-6 record this season. For sports wagering opportunities, consider exploring the best sports betting promos.