Within five seasons of joining the NHL, both Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken have made strides that long-time franchises haven’t been successful at.
When making a Golden Knights vs Kraken prediction, it is easy to forget that Seattle is in just its second season as a franchise and is headed to the playoffs for the first time.
Looking at the Vegas Golden Knights record shows the final game of the season will be of some importance to them as well. Vegas can clinch the division crown by winning outright or losing in overtime or a shootout.
With this game having a major impact on the NHL standings, the league will be happy to still have some drama heading into the final night of the season.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken Odds
When it comes to NHL odds, Vegas is a -121 road favorite, while the Kraken are +104 at home. The over/under for the game is set at 6.0 goals.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken Information
Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken
Location of the Game: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA.
Date and Time: Thursday, April 13, 2023, 10:30 p.m. EST.
How to Watch: ESPN
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken Analysis
Golden Knights Performance Recap and Analysis
The Golden Knights have won four of their past six games and should be feeling confident when looking at the NHL schedule today.
Vegas is 2-1 against Seattle this season, including a 4-1 win Tuesday night in Sin City.
Goaltender Laurent Brossoit has taken over most of the goaltending duties recently for the Golden Knights. Brossoit has recorded strong NHL player stats and has yet to lose in regulation.
Golden Knights Key Injuries
Goaltender Logan Thompson and left wing William Carrier will be out, according to the NHL injury report. Goaltender Adin Hill, center Jack Eichel, and defenseman Shea Theodore are all listed as day-to-day.
Golden Knights Betting Trends to Know
- People making NHL picks today will see that the total has gone under in four of Vegas’ last six games.
- The Golden Knights have won two of the past three games they were favored.
- Vegas is 6-1-3 over its past ten games.
Kraken Performance Recap and Analysis
Losing to Vegas in their last game shouldn’t have anyone poo-pooing the Seattle Krakens record. Before a loss to the Golden Knights Tuesday, Seattle had won five consecutive games.
Jared McCann has been one of the biggest positives for Seattle, according to NHL stats. McCann has scored a career-high 40 goals and has a team-high 70 points.
When it comes to making a Golden Knights vs Kraken prediction, observers will see that Seattle’s been an effective offensive team.
Kraken Key Injuries
Seattle goaltender Martin Jones is listed as day-to-day.
Kraken Betting Trends to Know
- Seattle has lost four of its past games as the underdog.
- People looking at NHL picks today will see the Kraken have seen three of their past four games go under the total.
- The Kraken are 7-3 over its past ten games.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken Betting Picks
The Golden Knights will want to try and avoid falling into second place. Vegas has shown that playing against Seattle is one of the NHL matchups that it is best suited for. The Golden Knights are a well-rounded team that is capable of winning multiple ways against the Kraken.
For the puck line, it would make sense to back the Golden Knights. Making a Golden Knights vs Kraken prediction shows Vegas has had success winning by multiple goals against Seattle this season. Back Vegas to score an empty-netter to win by at least two.
When it comes to NHL picks, this is a game that should go over the total. Vegas will be motivated to score and try to maintain its spot in the standings. The Kraken will do their best to keep up.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken Score Predictions
- NHL Pick: Vegas -121
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