How to Pick the Penguins vs. Kraken Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 14
Published 12:50 pm Monday, January 13, 2025
The contest between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Seattle Kraken at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.
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Penguins vs. Kraken Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)
- This season, 31 of Pittsburgh’s 45 games have gone over Tuesday’s over/under of 6 goals.
- This season, 25 of Seattle’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
- The total for this game (6) is 0.1 more than the combined scoring averages for the Penguins (2.98) and the Kraken (2.89).
- The 6.9 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.9 more than the total for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Penguins Moneyline: -136
- The Penguins are 7-3 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- When playing with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter, Pittsburgh has compiled a 4-2 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
- The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Penguins have a 57.6% chance to win.
Kraken Moneyline: +115
- Seattle has 11 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 30 times).
- The Kraken have eight victories in games with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in 22 chances).
- Seattle’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.5% to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Seattle 3
Penguins Points Leaders
- Sidney Crosby has been imperative to Pittsburgh’s offense this season, racking up 48 points in 45 games.
- With 22 goals and 15 assists, Rickard Rakell is one of the top contributors for Pittsburgh with his 37 points (0.8 per game).
- Through 38 games, Bryan Rust has proven himself as a scoring option for Pittsburgh. He has 33 points (16 goals and 17 assists).
- Across 21 games played, Tristan Jarry has a goaltending record of 8-7-4. During those games, he’s allowed 66 goals while recording 516 saves.
Kraken Points Leaders
- Seattle’s Jared McCann has totaled 19 assists and 13 goals in 44 games, good for 32 points.
- Jaden Schwartz’s 29 points this season, including 13 goals and 16 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Seattle.
- Chandler Stephenson has scored five goals and contributed 24 assists for Seattle, giving him a point total of 29.
- Joey Daccord has a .912 save percentage (15th in the league), with 645 total saves, while allowing 62 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has compiled a 13-9-2 record between the posts for Seattle this season.
Penguins’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
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1/9/2025 | Oilers | W 5-3 | Home | +187 |
1/11/2025 | Senators | L 5-0 | Home | -102 |
1/12/2025 | Lightning | L 5-2 | Home | +127 |
1/14/2025 | Kraken | – | Home | -136 |
1/17/2025 | Sabres | – | Away | – |
1/18/2025 | Capitals | – | Away | – |
1/20/2025 | Kings | – | Away | – |
Kraken’s Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
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1/9/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 6-2 | Away | -125 |
1/11/2025 | Sabres | W 6-2 | Away | +118 |
1/12/2025 | Red Wings | L 6-2 | Away | +146 |
1/14/2025 | Penguins | – | Away | +115 |
1/16/2025 | Jets | – | Away | – |
1/18/2025 | Kings | – | Home | – |
1/20/2025 | Sabres | – | Home | – |
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Pittsburgh vs. Seattle Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
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