The Arizona Coyotes (28-36-5), seventh in the NHL standings for the Central Division, host the Seattle Kraken (28-28-12), sixth in the Pacific Division, in one of just four games on the NHL schedule today. Arizona is 17-16-0 on home ice this season and the Kraken are 14-13-6 on the road. The Coyotes beat the Kraken 4-3 in their last meeting on November 7.
Kraken vs Coyotes Picks
- Final Score Prediction: Kraken -120
- Pick: Over 5.5 (-120)
Joey Daccord (2.52 GAA, .917 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Kraken and Connor Ingram (2.87 GAA, .908 save percentage) is projected to start for the Coyotes. Let’s take a look at the Kraken vs Coyotes score prediction.
Seattle Kraken vs Arizona Coyotes Odds
Before continue with our NHL predictions we must stop to analyze the scores and odds available at BetUS for this matchup:
Seattle Kraken vs Arizona Coyotes Information
Seattle Kraken vs Arizona Coyotes
Location of the game: Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona
Date & Time: Friday, March 22 at 10 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Seattle Kraken vs Arizona Coyotes Recent Scores
For the Kraken score prediction, the team has lost six consecutive games, including a 3-1 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 of 36 shots faced and Jaden Schwartz scored for the Kraken.
Arizona is 5-5-0 in its last 10 NHL scores and is coming off a 5-2 loss to the Dallas Stars. Ingram allowed five goals on 33 shots, while Clayton Keller and John Leonard scored for the Coyotes.
Last Game Records
Seattle
Prior to losing 4-3 to the Coyotes in November, Seattle had won four consecutive games in the Kraken vs Coyotes score prediction, outscoring Arizona 20-6. They’re 4-2-1 all-time against the Coyotes.
Arizona
For the Coyotes betting analysis against Seattle, the team is 3-4-0 all-time.
Seattle Kraken vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview
Kraken Looking to Get Back in the Win Column
Seattle was making a run at a wildcard position a couple of weeks ago, but thanks to their six-game losing streak they’re far removed from being one of the NHL picks today to make the playoffs. They’ve scored just eight goals during their six-game losing streak and are now 29th in NHL stats for goals (2.87). They’re T23rd in shots (28.6), ninth in goals allowed (2.87), and 17th in shots allowed (30.1).
Jared McCann leads the Kraken in NHL player stats with 53 points (27 goals, 26 assists) and Oliver Bjorkstrand is second with (49 points (18 goals, 31 assists). Vince Dunn is on the NHL injury report with an upper-body injury.
Coyotes Looking for Third Consecutive Home Win
Arizona has had some tough stretches this season, but they’re at least a decent team at home, going 17-16-0 overall through 33 games at Mullett Arena. They’ve also won two straight on home ice against the New Jersey Devils and Detroit Red Wings, outscoring those teams by a combined score of 8-1.
The Coyotes are T22nd in goals (2.91), 28th in shots (27.4), T23rd in goals allowed (3.32), and 24th in shots allowed (31.9). Keller leads the team in scoring with 60 points (28 goals, 32 assists) and Nick Schmaltz is second with 49 points (19 goals, 30 assists). Barrett Hayton and Travis Boyd are on the NHL injury report.
Seattle Kraken vs Arizona Coyotes Odds Breakdown
The Kraken is the betting favorite in the Kraken vs Coyotes score prediction with -120 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+200) puck line odds. The Coyotes have NHL odds of +100 for the moneyline and +1.5 (-275) for the puck line. The total is 5.5.
Seattle Kraken vs Arizona Coyotes Pick and Prediction
Seeking redemption, the Kraken are looking to end their six-game road trip with a win. They’ve had success against tonight’s opponent in the past, so this is a good chance to get back on track.
- Final Score Prediction: Kraken -120
- Pick: Over 5.5 (-120)
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