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Toronto Maple Leafs Look to Extend Win Streak Against Seattle Kraken: NHL Predictions and Insights for Thursday's Matchup

The 2024-25 NHL season continues on Thursday, February 6, with a nine-game slate, including a cross-conference battle at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Seattle Kraken. The Maple Leafs are looking to secure their fifth straight victory over the Kraken as they wrap up their two-game regular-season series. Toronto is the betting favorite opening at -160 with the line remaining unchanged. For more insights and predictions on this matchup, as well as other NHL picks for Thursday night, be sure to read on.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -160 | Kraken +140
• Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+160) | Kraken +1.5 (-190)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 62%.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on a successful four-game road trip, defeating the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames to break a three-game losing streak. In their recent victory over the Flames, they outshot their opponents and capitalized on the power play, led by William Nylander's hat trick and Auston Matthews' assists. Joseph Woll, with a record of 19-10-0 this season, has been performing well in goal. The team ranks second in the Atlantic Division, with strong offensive and defensive statistics. Overall, the Maple Leafs hold a 32-19-2 record this season.

Seattle Kraken Analysis

The Seattle Kraken have struggled recently, winning only one of their last five games. They beat the San Jose Sharks 6-2 but then lost to the Calgary Flames 3-2 and the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 in a shootout. Despite erasing a 4-2 deficit in their game against the Red Wings, they couldn't secure a win in the shootout. Goalie Joey Daccord has a 2.49 GAA and a .916 save percentage this season, while Michael Matyas is waiting for his NHL debut after Philipp Grubauer was waived. The Kraken have a power ranking of 19, ranking 15th in offense and 24th in defense, with a record of 23-28-4. Additionally, Toronto went 0-2-1 in their last 3 matchups against Seattle.

Toronto Maple Leafs Continue Winning Streak Despite Absence of Mitch Marner, Seattle Kraken's Defensive Struggles Pose Challenge

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a victory over the Calgary Flames despite the absence of Mitch Marner, who has contributed significantly this season with 16 goals and 54 assists. With a well-rounded roster, including standout centers such as William Nylander and Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs have shown dominance in the 2024-25 season. In contrast, the Seattle Kraken have faced challenges defensively, evidenced by a recent game where they allowed 40 shots on goal against Detroit and have given up 19 goals in their last five games. This struggle on defense may prove to be detrimental when facing a formidable offensive lineup like that of the Maple Leafs. As such, it is expected that Toronto will capitalize on their strengths and continue their winning streak against Seattle.

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