The New Jersey Devils (24-15-3) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (17-20-3) on Monday, January 6th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. Both the Devils and Kraken will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 ET.

Devils vs Kraken

The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped their record to 24-15-3. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

All three goals came in the third period, with the Flames scoring at 14:26, 14:54, and 16:45. The Devils struggled offensively, managing only 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Seattle fell to 17-20-3 with a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, giving up both goals in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game.

Seattle entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that number.

New Jersey Offense Breakdown

New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their recent game against Calgary, despite firing 22 shots on goal. The Devils also recorded 19 giveaways, which hampered their offensive efforts.

All three periods ended without a goal for New Jersey, marking the first time this season they’ve been held scoreless.

Kraken Offense Breakdown

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston. The Kraken fired 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They also recorded 19 giveaways in the game.

After a 2-0 first period, Seattle failed to score in the second and third periods as well. The Kraken were shut out for the fourth time this season.

New Jersey Team Defense

Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Seattle Team Defense

Seattle’s defense gave up two early goals in the first period, with the second coming on a power play. However, they kept the Bruins scoreless for the rest of the game. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves, posting a 93.9% save percentage.

Devils vs Kraken Trends

• Across the Devils last three road games, the team averaged 1 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
• Through their last ten home contests, the Kraken offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Seattle posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 4-6 ATS.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Kraken have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 2-3.
• The last three games that New Jersey was favored, they have an puck line mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.

Devils vs Kraken Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Kraken to come out with a win against the Devils while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +162, I’m placing my bet on the Kraken to win outright.

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 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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