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Karel Vejmelka Leads Utah Hockey Club to Victory Over Fatigued Seattle Kraken in Western Conference Matchup

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Seattle Kraken will face the Utah Hockey Club in a Western Conference matchup at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The Kraken have won their previous two meetings against the Hockey Club and are looking for a sweep in this regular-season finale. Utah is currently favored to win, with the opening line at -220 and the current line at Utah -243. Check out our NHL picks for Tuesday night to find out more about this Seattle vs. Utah prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kraken +192 | Jazz -243
• Spread: Kraken +1.5 (-138) | Jazz -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 71%.

Seattle vs Utah Stats

Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have been on a hot streak, winning their previous two games against the Vancouver Canucks and San Jose Sharks. They visited the Los Angeles Kings seeking their third consecutive victory. Jared McCann stood out with two goals and an assist against the Sharks, while Joey Daccord showcased solid goaltending. However, despite their recent success, Seattle has been eliminated from playoff contention. With a power ranking of 19, they have a 14th-ranked offense and a 22nd-ranked defense, with a season record of 33-38-6.

Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Hockey Club has won three of their last four games, with recent victories over the Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, and Winnipeg Jets. Goalie Karel Vejmelka had an impressive performance with 32 saves against the Jets, leading the team to a 4-1 win. Clayton Keller, Barrett Hayton, Kevin Stenlund, and Nick Bjugstad all contributed to the win. Vejmelka has a strong record for the season and will start in the next game for sure. The Hockey Club is currently sixth in the Central Division and trails the bottom wild card spot in the West by nine points. In contrast, the Utah Jazz has a power ranking of 13 and is ranked #24 for offense and #18 for defense. Seattle has struggled against Utah in recent matchups, going 0-3-0 in their last three games.

Karel Vejmelka Leads Hockey Club to Expected Victory Over Fatigued Kraken

Karel Vejmelka has demonstrated exceptional performance in his last five starts, with just nine goals allowed during that period. The Hockey Club relies heavily on Vejmelka and their defensive capabilities. Although Utah ranks 23rd in the league in goals scored per game (2.82), I anticipate that the Hockey Club will outscore the Kraken. The Kraken, who are coming off a demanding game against the Kings, may struggle with fatigue and have little motivation to perform well. Their defense is likely to be subpar in the second game of a back-to-back set, presenting an opportunity for the Hockey Club to capitalize and remain in the playoff race for an extended period.

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