The Seattle Kraken (17-21-3, on a three-game losing streak) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (18-17-6) at Nationwide Arena. The game on Thursday, January 9 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we project to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey game.
In the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have put up a 6-3-1 record after scoring 38 total goals (11 power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 42.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 36 goals in those games.
Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Kraken 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-104)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 17-21-3 record overall, with a 4-3-7 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Seattle has 11 points (5-5-1) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Kraken scored just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Seattle finished 1-9-0 in the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals 20 times, and are 16-2-2 in those games (to record 34 points).
- In the 13 games when Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 7-5-1 to register 15 points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 11-8-1 (23 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 6-13-2 (14 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 18-17-6 this season and are 4-6-10 in overtime games.
- Columbus has earned 10 points (2-3-6) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 38 points in their 26 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 20 games has a record of 11-7-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 11-7-3 (25 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Blue Jackets finished 5-9-3 in those contests (13 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.85 | Goals Scored | 3.37 | 5th |
| 18th | 3.12 | Goals Allowed | 3.61 | 31st |
| 28th | 26.6 | Shots | 30.1 | 6th |
| 15th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 20th |
| 22nd | 18.64% | Power Play % | 22.94% | 14th |
| 16th | 79.12% | Penalty Kill % | 72.88% | 28th |
Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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