The Seattle Kraken (18-23-3) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (18-19-8) on Tuesday, January 14th. This game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh and televised on ESPN+. The Penguins 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 7:00 ET.
Kraken vs Penguins
The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Kraken dropped to 18-23-3 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. Seattle’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game.
Seattle was the underdog on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score falling well short of that mark. The Kraken’s offense never got going, managing 23 shots on goal but failing to find the net.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Are Coming Off A Win
With a 3-1 win over the Canadiens, the Penguins moved closer to .500 at 18-19-8. Pittsburgh covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, including one in the first period. The Canadiens cut the lead to 2-1 in the third, but Blake Lizotte’s empty-netter sealed the victory for the Penguins.
Seattle Offense Breakdown
Seattle’s offense was blanked in their 2-0 loss to Boston, managing 23 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Kraken gave away the puck 19 times and were shut out for the first time this season.
Seattle was held scoreless across all three periods, with none of their players registering a goal or an assist.
Penguins Offense Breakdown
Sidney Crosby led the way for the Penguins with two goals in their 3-1 win over the Canadiens, bringing his season total to 5. He scored Pittsburgh’s first goal at 4:03 in the first period and added another at 1:20 in the second, this time on a power play.
Blake Lizotte sealed the game with an empty-net goal, his second of the season. The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.
Seattle Team Defense
Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage in the Kraken’s previous game, but the defense allowed two goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The first goal came just 3:23 into the game, and the second was a power-play goal at the 10:03 mark of the first period. Seattle’s defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.
Pittsburgh Team Defense
Defensively, the Penguins will be looking to build on their previous performance, having given up just one goal to the Canadiens. Alex Nedeljkovic recorded 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at the 5:32 mark of the 3rd period.
Kraken vs Penguins Trends
- Across the Kraken last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- In their last ten games at home, the Penguins have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Pittsburgh has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Kraken have a straight up record of 0-5 and an puck line mark of 0-5.
Kraken vs Penguins Prediction
When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Penguins to defeat the Kraken while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -139, I’m placing a wager on the Penguins to win outright.
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Kraken to cover. Even in the event of a Penguins victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Kraken should 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.
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Last updated:January 14, 2025 Kraken, Penguins