Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Golden Knights vs Kraken pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Seattle.
- The Golden Knights head to Seattle for a matchup with the Kraken.
- The Golden Knights are are averaging 4.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Golden Knights are coming off a 4-3 win vs. the Hockey Club.
- The Kraken play host to the Golden Knights with a 5-8-1 record.
- Seattle are currently 18th in assists this season..
- The Kraken are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
Golden Knights vs Kraken Preview
Betting on today's Golden Knights 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 Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 in this Pacific division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.
Golden Knights vs. Kraken Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken
- Where: Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena
- Date: Friday, November 8th
- Betting Odds VEG -1.5, VEG -146 | SEA +123 O/U 6
Golden Knights Preview: Will Vegas Be The Talk of Climate Pledge Arena?
With a 4-3 overtime win against Utah, the Golden Knights improved to 9-3-1 this season. Vegas, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over the line.
Vegas trailed 2-0 before rallying back. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner in overtime.
In their previous game, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal, with Brett Howden netting his 6th goal of the season in overtime. William Karlsson added his second goal of the year, while Noah Hanifin scored for the second time this season. Pavel Dorofeyev, the team’s leading scorer, notched his 7th goal.
Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. Tomas Hertl picked up his 8th assist on Dorofeyev’s goal, and Mark Stone added his 15th assist on Howden’s overtime winner. The Knights ended the game with 13 giveaways.
Vegas's defense struggled early, allowing the first two goals of the game, one at 8:08 in the first period and another at 8:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead in the third, they gave up a late goal at 13:10, forcing overtime. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. Defensively, the Golden Knights had 10 takeaways and 22 hits.
Kraken Preview: Will Seattle Win at Home?
Seattle fell to 5-8-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined 2 goals falling short of that number.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the first scored just 3:23 into the game. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal.
Seattle's offense was shut out by the Bruins, managing 23 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Kraken had 19 giveaways, contributing to their offensive struggles.
They were unable to score in any period, with none of their players registering a goal or an assist in the 2-0 loss.
Defensively, the Kraken will look to build on their last performance, where they held Boston scoreless after the first period. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. Seattle's defense also contributed 18 hits and 4 takeaways.
Golden Knights vs Kraken Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Vegas has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- In their last three home games, Seattle has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
- As the betting underdog, the Kraken have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Seattle posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Vegas has an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
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