The Columbus Blue Jackets (5-7-2) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (6-8-1) on Tuesday, November 12th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. Both the Blue Jackets and Kraken will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 ET.
Blue Jackets vs Kraken
The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Columbus fell to 5-7-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals went over the 6.5 line.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for Columbus, but it wasn’t enough to keep the game close.
The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Seattle fell to 6-8-1 with a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken’s offense unable to respond. Seattle’s defense gave up the first goal just 3:23 into the game.
Columbus Offense Breakdown
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.
Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the year on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd assist of the season.
Kraken Offense Breakdown
Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net, marking the first time this season they’ve been held scoreless.
Seattle had 19 giveaways in the game, and none of their players recorded a goal or an assist. The Kraken were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities, finishing with zero power play goals.
Columbus Team Defense
Columbus’ defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. They allowed another at 4:51 in the second and one more at 18:34 in the third, ending in a 7-2 loss. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets’ defense recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits.
Seattle Team Defense
Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Kraken’s defense gave up two early goals, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 into the game, followed by another at 10:03. Despite the early deficit, Seattle’s defense held strong, not allowing any goals in the second or third periods.
Blue Jackets vs Kraken Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Columbus has an puck line record of 0-3 while averaging 1 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Seattle has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Kraken have a straight up record of 2-8 and an puck line mark of 4-6.
- The last ten games that Columbus was favored, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.
Blue Jackets vs Kraken Prediction
When it comes to a moneyline bet in this game, our analysis leans towards the Kraken picking up the win. However, given the current odds of -177, I’d advise going with the puck line, as our predictions have the Kraken coming out on top by more than one goal.
When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Kraken to secure the win and cover. Expect the Kraken to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Blue Jackets.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Last updated:November 12, 2024 Blue Jackets, Kraken