The Vegas Golden Knights (9-3-1) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (5-8-1) on Friday, November 8th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. The Golden Knights 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.
Golden Knights vs Kraken
The Vegas Golden Knights Are Coming Off A Win
Vegas improved to 9-3-1 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. The Golden Knights were favored on the puck line at -1.5 goals and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined score of 7 surpassed the total, but Vegas didn’t cover the puck line.
Trailing 2-0, the Golden Knights rallied with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden secured the win with a goal 2:15 into overtime.
The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Seattle’s record dropped to 5-8-1 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score falling short of that mark.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken unable to respond. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal and giving the puck away 19 times.
Vegas Offense Breakdown
Vegas fired 35 shots on goal in their latest game, with Brett Howden netting his 6th goal of the season in overtime. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights, bringing his season total to 7 goals. Noah Hanifin added his 2nd goal of the year and later picked up two assists, giving him 5 assists this season.
Despite 13 giveaways, the Golden Knights managed to score four times, with each goal coming from a different player. William Karlsson found the net for the 2nd time this season. Vegas was held scoreless in the first period before Dorofeyev got them on the board at 4:54 in the second period.
Kraken Offense Breakdown
Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite taking 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, recording 19 in the game.
Seattle failed to score in any period, including on the power play. The game marked the 8th time this season they’ve been shut out.
Vegas Team Defense
On the defensive side, the Golden Knights allowed the first two goals of the game, one at 8:08 in the first period and another at 8:00 in the second. After taking a 3-2 lead in the third, they gave up the tying goal at 13:10. However, Vegas’s defense held strong in overtime, leading to a 4-3 win. Goalie Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%, while the defense recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.
Seattle Team Defense
Seattle’s defense gave up both goals in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game and the second at 10:03. However, they shut out the Bruins for the rest of the game. Goalie Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Golden Knights vs Kraken Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Vegas has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Seattle has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Kraken have a straight up record of 0-3 and an puck line mark of 0-3.
- Over the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Golden Knights struggled vs the puck line going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.
Golden Knights vs Kraken Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Kraken to take down the Golden Knights at home. With the moneyline currently at +123, I’m placing my bet on the Kraken straight-up.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Kraken winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Kraken straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:November 8, 2024 Knights, Kraken