- The Golden Knights are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kraken
- Golden Knights vs. Kraken Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Vegas Golden Knights (36-26) visit Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken (32-34) on Apr. 9 in Seattle, WA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Golden Knights are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Golden Knights vs. Kraken Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Golden Knights vs. Kraken Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Golden Knights vs Kraken Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 70.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Golden Knights vs Kraken Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Golden Knights will cover the spread with 53.1% 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
Golden Knights Best Bets & Trends
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 20 games (+13.50 Units / 66% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+9.70 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.60 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+8.45 Units / 68% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+7.50 Units / 32% ROI)
Kraken Best Bets & Trends
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 19 of their last 25 games (+11.15 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 games (+6.20 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+5.90 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+5.65 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+4.20 Units / 26% ROI)
Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Golden Knights are 31-47 against the spread this NHL season (-10.6 Units / -10.89% ROI).
- Golden Knights are 36-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.85 Units /-18.49% ROI
- Golden Knights are 37-38 when betting the Over for -4.75 Units / -5.48% ROI
- Golden Knights are 38-37 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units /-2.44% ROI
Kraken Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kraken are 46-31 against the spread this NHL season (-0.45 Units /-0.33% ROI).
- Kraken are 32-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.25 Units / -7.63% ROI
- Kraken are 32-37 when betting the Over for -8.25 Units / -9.72% ROI
- Kraken are 37-32 when betting the Under for +2.35 Units / 2.77% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Kraken vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
| Kaapo Kakko (SEA) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Matty Beniers (SEA) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Jaden Schwartz (SEA) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -200 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kraken vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Matty Beniers (SEA) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 2.5 -105 | 2.5 -130 |
| Jared McCann (SEA) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Mitch Marner (VEG) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -135 |
Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Kraken
The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 121-100 (.548) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 1-25 (.038) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .165
The Golden Knights are 34-41 (.453) this season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kraken: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights
The Kraken were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 31-43 (.419) this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 65-89 (.422) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 5th 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
Golden Knights Offensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights have 5 forecheck chances while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have 219 inner slot shots in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2
The Golden Knights had 15.4 slot shots per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13.6
Kraken Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken scored on 9% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken have averaged 0.1 high danger chances per game while shorthanded this season — 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 0.1 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Golden Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights have a .777 slot save percentage in the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831
The Golden Knights have a .807 slot save percentage in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .831
The Golden Knights have allowed opponents to score on 15% of rush chances this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Golden Knights have allowed 11 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
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: .834
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 7 goals against the power play this month — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Kraken have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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