If you’re searching for best bets for the Seattle Kraken’s upcoming contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• Seattle and its opponent have combined for more than Thursday’s total of 6.5 goals 17 times this season.
• So far this season, 28 games Columbus has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• The Kraken score 2.85 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.37, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• The 6.7 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.2 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Kraken Moneyline: -116

• The Kraken have won 53.8% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (7-6).
• Seattle is 6-6 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -116 or shorter (50.0% win percentage).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Kraken have an implied probability of 53.7% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -104

• In Columbus’ 34 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Blue Jackets have 15 victories in games with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in 32 chances).
• Columbus’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Seattle 3

Kraken Points Leaders

• Jared McCann is one of Seattle’s leading contributors this season with 29 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 12.6%.
• Oliver Bjorkstrand is another of Seattle’s major contributors currently with 26 total points (11 goals and 15 assists) to his name.
• On 90 shots (for 13 goals) and 13 assists, Jaden Schwartz has contributed 26 points this season.
• In the 23 games Joey Daccord has played this season, his save percentage is .912, 17th in the league.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 46 points (1.1 per game). He has totaled 12 goals and 34 assists in 41 games (playing 26:31 per game).
• Kirill Marchenko is a top contributor for Columbus, with 45 total points this season. He has scored 17 goals and provided 28 assists in 41 games.
• Sean Monahan has scored 14 goals and contributed 27 assists for Columbus, giving him a point total of 41.
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 14-10-3 on the season, giving up 86 goals (3.2 goals against average) and amassing 675 saves with an .887 save percentage (59th in the league).

Kraken’s Schedule

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Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Seattle vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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