The Seattle Kraken (21-25-3) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (20-22-8) at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, January 25 at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Kraken are coming off a 3-0 defeat to the Washington Capitals, while the Penguins were beaten by the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 in their last outing.
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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's game.
The Penguins have put up a 3-5-2 record during their last 10 games. They have scored 27 total goals (eight power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 32.0%) while allowing 31 goals to their opponents.
Kraken vs. Penguins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Kraken 4, Penguins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-111)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken (21-25-3 overall) have a 4-3-7 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Seattle is 5-6-1 (11 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Kraken scored just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
- Seattle finished 1-11-0 in the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Kraken are 20-2-2 in the 24 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 42 points).
- In the 16 games when Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 9-6-1 to register 19 points.
- In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 12-10-1 (25 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 26 times, and went 9-15-2 (20 points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have earned a record of 6-8-14 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 20-22-8.
- Pittsburgh has earned 20 points (8-1-4) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Penguins recorded just one goal in seven games and they lost every time.
- When Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned eight points (2-7-4 record).
- The Penguins have earned 40 points in their 26 games with more than two goals scored.
- Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in 20 games this season and has recorded 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 10-5-3 (23 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 29 times this season, and earned 23 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.9 | Goals Scored | 2.96 | 16th |
| 22nd | 3.16 | Goals Allowed | 3.62 | 32nd |
| 28th | 26.6 | Shots | 28.4 | 16th |
| 19th | 28.7 | Shots Allowed | 31.1 | 29th |
| 25th | 18.52% | Power Play % | 27.27% | 6th |
| 23rd | 76.36% | Penalty Kill % | 79.14% | 15th |
Kraken vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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