- The Kraken are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blackhawks
- Blackhawks vs. Kraken Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Chicago Blackhawks (27-35) visit Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken (32-31) on Apr. 4 in Seattle, WA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Kraken are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+140).
The Blackhawks vs. Kraken Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blackhawks vs. Kraken Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Blackhawks vs Kraken Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kraken will win this game with 74.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blackhawks vs Kraken Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blackhawks will cover the spread with 68.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 20 away games (+8.70 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 away games (+6.95 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 20 away games (+4.75 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.00 Units / 61% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 away games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
Kraken Best Bets & Trends
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+11.00 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the 2P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+5.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 2P Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 games at home (+4.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 3P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 games at home (+4.15 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.65 Units / 33% ROI)
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 46-30 against the spread this NHL season (-1.9 Units / -1.5% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 27-49 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.05 Units /-7.83% ROI
- Blackhawks are 33-41 when betting the Over for -11.85 Units / -14.07% ROI
- Blackhawks are 41-33 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units /5.87% ROI
Kraken Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kraken are 46-28 against the spread this NHL season (+3.45 Units /2.63% ROI).
- Kraken are 32-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -3.32% ROI
- Kraken are 30-37 when betting the Over for -10.25 Units / -12.59% ROI
- Kraken are 37-30 when betting the Under for +4.45 Units / 5.45% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Kraken vs Blackhawks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +180 |
| Bobby McMann (SEA) | +195 |
| Jared McCann (Sea) | +200 |
| Jordan Eberle (Sea) | +220 |
| Matty Beniers (Sea) | +240 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | +240 |
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Kraken
The Blackhawks are 71-150 (.321) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 27-48 (.360) this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 10-24 (.294) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kraken: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Kraken were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 31-41 (.431) this season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 6-36 (.143) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .283
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks scored on 33% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blackhawks scored on 15% of cycle chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blackhawks have scored on 0% of second chance opportunities on the power play this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 20%
The Blackhawks averaged 3.8 high danger chances per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.1
Kraken Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken have 0.1 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken scored on 10% of second chance opportunities last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken have scored on 24% of second chance opportunities this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kraken have 5.5 rush chances per game this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have 39.0 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13.0
The Blackhawks have 1,271 successful stick checks this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Blackhawks have 526 successful stick checks while tied this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blackhawks have allowed 8.1 high danger chances per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Kraken Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken have a .562 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .833
The Kraken allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kraken have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken have made 12.0 saves per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9.6
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