Read our Blackhawks vs Kraken pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Seattle. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Blackhawks are at 6-9-1.
- The Blackhawks come into the game ranked 25th in shots on goal.
- The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Ducks.
- The Kraken will be hosting the Blackhawks and hold a 7-8-1 record.
- Seattle are currently 20th in assists this season..
- The Kraken are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
Blackhawks vs Kraken Preview
Planning on watching today's Blackhawks and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Kraken as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.
Blackhawks vs. Kraken Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks at Seattle Kraken
- Where: Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena
- Date: Thursday, November 14th
- Betting Odds SEA -1.5, CHI +136 | SEA -161 O/U 5.5
Blackhawks Preview: Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up on the Road?
Chicago improved to 6-9-1 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Ryan Donato sealed the win with a goal at 17:43 in the final period.
Chicago's offense put up 4 goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his second. Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen, who scored his 4th goal, also found the net. The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and capped it off with a fourth goal in the third.
Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall picked up his 3rd and 4th assists. The Blackhawks converted twice on power plays but gave away the puck 12 times.
Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just two goals to the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. The defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The first goal they allowed came 10:16 into the 3rd period, and they gave up another with just 4 seconds remaining.
Kraken Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Seattle?
Seattle's record dropped to 7-8-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2.
Both of Boston's goals came in the first period. The Kraken struggled offensively, managing 23 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways. Seattle has now been shut out twice this season.
Seattle's offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 23 shots on goal. The Kraken had 19 giveaways, which contributed to their inability to find the back of the net.
Seattle was shut out for the first time this season. The Kraken were unable to capitalize on any of their offensive opportunities, including power plays.
Defensively, Seattle gave up two early goals to Boston, both in the first period. The first came at 16:37, and the second was a power-play goal at 10:03. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. Seattle's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Blackhawks vs Kraken Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three road games, Chicago has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Kraken offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Seattle posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Kraken have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-4.
- As the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have an puck line record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
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Blackhawks vs Kraken Free Pick
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