Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Blue Jackets vs Kraken pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Seattle.
- The Blue Jackets look to improve on their 5-7-2 record.
- The Blue Jackets are are averaging 3.1 goals per contest so far.
- The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
- The Kraken are at 6-8-1.
- Seattle are currently 20th in assists this season..
- The Kraken are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
Blue Jackets vs Kraken Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Kraken. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Kraken as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Kraken Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets at Seattle Kraken
- Where: Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena
- Date: Tuesday, November 12th
- Betting Odds SEA -1.5, CBJ +148 | SEA -177 O/U 6
Blue Jackets Preview: Are the Blue Jackets Ready for a Road Win?
Columbus dropped to 5-7-2 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets' defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 9 goals easily surpassed that. Columbus, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.
Columbus managed 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd.
The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second. Labanc followed with a goal at 5:24 in the same period. Columbus recorded 13 giveaways in the game.
Columbus struggled defensively in their last game, giving up 7 goals on 22 shots from Washington. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves, finishing with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense also registered 10 takeaways and 17 hits. The first period was particularly rough, as they allowed five goals, including the first at just 0:56 into the game.
Kraken Preview: Can the Kraken Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Seattle dropped to 6-8-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense gave up both goals in the first period, and their offense never got on the board. Going into the game, the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Seattle, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.
Offensively, the Kraken struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal. Their defense allowed 33 shots, with Joey Daccord saving 31 of them. The first goal came just 3:23 into the game, and Seattle couldn’t recover.
Seattle's offense struggled in a 2-0 loss to Boston, failing to score on 23 shots on goal. The Kraken had 19 giveaways and were shut out for the first time this season.
Seattle was held scoreless in all three periods, managing 4 takeaways but unable to convert any into goals.
Seattle's defense will look to carry over its performance from the last game, where they didn't allow a goal after the first period. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken's defense also had 4 takeaways and 18 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the first period, including one at 3:23 and another at 10:03.
Blue Jackets vs Kraken Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 1 goals per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Seattle has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- The last ten games that Seattle was the underdog, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Columbus has an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.
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Blue Jackets vs Kraken Free Pick
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