The St. Louis Blues will be looking for their fifth straight victory when they play the second leg of a back-to-back Tuesday night in Seattle.
The St. Louis Blues schedule has taken them through western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, and they have been up to the task.
The Seattle Kraken just picked up a massive win over the Winnipeg Jets. Looking at the NHL schedule, the Kraken has had a tough go against some outstanding teams, going 2-3-0 in their last five games.
Blues vs. Kraken Odds Breakdown
To make an informed pick on an NHL game, you have to look at the NHL odds. Currently, the Kraken is priced as the favorite, checking in at -160.
When making your Blues vs Kraken predictions, not that the value of the entire NHL schedule may be taking the Blues at +135 on Tuesday night.
They are playing very well, and +135 looks pretty high. If you are making NHL picks and parlays, including the Blues would be wise.
St. Louis Blues vs. Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues come into play with a record of 16-15-1, good for 33 points and fifth place in the Central Division, 11 points behind the Dallas Stars in the NHL standings.
St. Louis has won four straight games, all against conference foes. In their last three games, the Blues have scored 14 goals.
They are averaging 3.03 goals per game on the season while allowing 3.56 goals per contest.
Blues’ Leading Scorer
St. Louis’ leading scorer is center Jordan Kyrou, who has 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points. Kyrou had a hat trick in the Blues’ victory over Vancouver on Monday night. Fellow centerman Robert Thomas leads the team with 22 assists.
Between the pipes, goaltender Jordan Binnington has a record of 12-11-1 with a goals-against average of 3.11 and a save percentage of .897.
Seattle Kraken Preview
The Seattle Kraken come into play with a record of 17-10-3, good for 37 points and third place in the Pacific Division, eight points behind the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL standings.
Of all the NHL teams in the Western Conference, the Kraken rank sixth in terms of points. They have lost two of their last three games and three of their last five.
In their last game, the Kraken scored 3-2 over the Winnipeg Jets. Seattle averages 3.43 goals per game while allowing 3.20 goals per contest.
Kraken’s Leading Scorer
Seattle’s leading scorer is left-winger Andre Burakovsky, who has ten goals and 18 assists for 28 points. Fellow left-winger Jared McCann leads the team with 14 goals.
Between the pipes, goaltender Martin Jones has a record of 13-5-2 with a goals-against average of 2.95 and a save percentage of .888.
Looking at the NHL injury report, Jordan Kyrou is questionable for the game after taking a late hit in Monday’s game.
St. Louis Blues vs. Seattle Kraken Betting Pick and Prediction
To make an accurate decision, we must look at the NHL odds, including the over/under and the spread.
Earlier in the article, it was stated that for the Blues vs Kraken predictions, Kraken is the moneyline favorite at -160, while the Blues check in at +135. The Kraken is favored by 1.5 goals, and the over/under is 6.5.
The Blues offer much value in this game, as they have won four straight games against some quality opponents.
Who to Bet On?
The Kraken has also played some tough opponents as of late, so both of these teams will be battle tested. Keep an eye on the NHL schedule, which has given the Blues three back-to-back scenarios in the last two weeks. Fatigue may become an issue throughout the game, but they have been up to the task.
Of all the NHL games on Tuesday’s slate, this one has the potential to be the best of the bunch. One team that will pay attention to the Kraken score tonight will be the Edmonton Oilers, who trail the Kraken by just one point in the NHL standings.
With all the information provided, the wise Blues vs Kraken predictions for tonight’s game will be to take the Blues to cover in a close game. Look for the game to be decided in the third period or later.
Score Prediction: SEA 4, STL 3
NHL Pick: Blues +1.5 (-110)
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