Montreal Canadiens vs Seattle Kraken Betting Picks & Predictions
The Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Seattle Kraken in an inter-conference matchup on Sunday evening. The Canadiens are coming off a road loss to the Canucks,
Game outlook
The Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Seattle Kraken in an inter-conference matchup on Sunday evening. The Canadiens are coming off a road loss to the Canucks, while the Kraken recently fell to the Coyotes on the road. Earlier this season, the Canadiens secured a 4-2 victory over the Kraken. Seattle is currently favored to win with opening odds at -165 that have remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Canadiens +140 | Kraken -165
Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (-180) | Kraken -1.5 (+158)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 62%.
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are in a rebuilding phase and have struggled recently, losing four straight games on their current road trip. Despite this, young players like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield are still performing well. Goalies Sam Montembeault and Cayden Primeau have been sharing playing time in net, with mixed results. The team's offense is ranked 28th in the league, scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game, while their defense is ranked 27th, allowing an average of 3.4 goals against. Overall, the Canadiens have a power ranking of 26 and a record of 25-32-12 for the season.
Seattle Kraken Analysis
The Seattle Kraken are currently facing a challenging season, as they are 13 points out of a wildcard spot and have lost seven games in a row. Despite some standout performances from players like Jared McCann and Oliver Bjorkstrand, the team's overall performance has not been able to match last year's success. Defenseman Vince Dunn's absence due to injury has also been a significant loss for the team. In terms of goaltending, Philipp Grubauer has had an inconsistent season, while Joey Daccord has been a bright spot with a solid record. The Kraken have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked 29th for offense and 9th for defense. Overall, their record stands at 28-28-13. Seattle recently faced off against Montreal in three matchups, winning one and losing two. For more information on the Kraken and to claim the best betting offers, visit online sportsbooks.