The Boston Bruins (15-12-3) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (14-15-2) on Thursday, December 12th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. The Bruins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kraken are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bruins. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Bruins vs Kraken

The Boston Bruins Are Coming Off A Win

Boston improved to 15-12-3 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding a power-play goal at 9:57. The Bruins’ defense held Seattle scoreless, limiting them to 23 shots on goal.

The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Seattle fell to 14-15-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period.

Going into the game as underdogs on the puck line, the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 2 goals fell well short of that mark.

Boston Offense Breakdown

Boston’s offense struck early in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal of the season, coming on a power play at 10:03 in the first period.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists on their two goals.

Kraken Offense Breakdown

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins, despite taking 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.

After a 2-0 first period, Seattle was unable to find the net in the second and third periods. No Kraken players scored in this matchup.

Boston Team Defense

Boston’s defense was rock solid, allowing zero goals to the Kraken. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage, while the Bruins’ defense added 5 takeaways and 15 hits.

Seattle Team Defense

Defensively, the Kraken gave up the first two goals to Boston, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 into the game, followed by another at the 10:03 mark. However, they shut down the Bruins’ offense after that, not allowing any goals in the second or third periods. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

Bruins vs Kraken Trends

• Through their last five road contests, the Bruins offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Boston posted an overall record of 3-2 while going 2-3 ATS.
• Across their three previous home games, Seattle has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Kraken have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-0.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bruins have gone 2-8 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.

Bruins vs Kraken Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Bruins to pick up on a win over the Kraken and the road. With the moneyline sitting at -116, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Bruins straight-up.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Kraken to cover. Even if the Bruins manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Kraken should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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