Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken odds, picks and predictions
The Vegas Golden Knights (22-10-5) and Seattle Kraken (14-14-9) clash in Monday's Winter Classic. The opening faceoff at T-Mobile Park is slated for 3 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Golden Knights vs. Kraken odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Vegas last played on Thursday, snapping an uncharacteristic 4-game losing streak with a 3-2 home-ice triumph over the Los Angeles Kings. The Knights had allowed more than 3 goals in each of their previous 8 games.
Seattle opened a 3-game home stand with a 2-1 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers Friday. After 4 consecutive 1-goal victories, the Kraken head into this feature outdoor game on a season-long 4-game win streak.
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Golden Knights at Kraken odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Golden Knights -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Kraken +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Golden Knights -1.5 (+185) | Kraken +1.5 (-225)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: 100 | U: -120)
Golden Knights at Kraken projected goalies
Logan Thompson (11-6-3, 2.80 GAA, .902 SV%) vs. Joey Daccord (8-5-8, 2.46 GAA, .915 SV%)
Thompson was between the pipes in Thursday's win over the Kings. He stopped 32 of 34 shots, which marked a bit of a bounce-back after a rough stretch in December that saw him register an 843 SV% from Dec. 12-27.
Daccord is a 27-year-old who has thus far had a breakout season. He owns a .925 SV% in even-strength situations. His last start was Friday when he made 27 saves against the Philadelphia Flyers. Daccord posted a .939 SV% in 10 December games.
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Golden Knights at Kraken picks and predictions
Prediction
Kraken 3, Golden Knights 2
Moneyline
In the 8-game Vegas stretch referenced above, the Knights coughed up 4.50 goals per game on 33.0 shots per contest. Opponents clocked a 40% success rate on powerplays, and 4 of those games were on the road (in an unwieldy west-to-east-to-Los Angeles-back-to-Las Vegas voyage). And the Knights are 0-2-0 on 3-day rest.
The home team has won 4 straight outdoor NHL games. In 5-on-5 play, Seattle has been really responsible in its own end, especially of late. Short-handed, the Kraken has killed off 29 of its last 33 penalties (87.9%). And Daccord having the hot hand is a nice bonus.
FanDuel Sportsbook has the best leverage price here: BACK THE KRAKEN (+122).
Puck line/Against the spread
The PL takes on some weight with the juice, but the price on Seattle getting a goal-and-a-half is solid. Bettors with bank rolls that can absorb the outlay are getting solid value here. Others should likely PASS and shoot for the plus money on the ML.
Over/Under
Criss-crossing signals and strengths, especially with Daccord in net and Seattle being responsible in its own end.
PASS.
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