Arizona Coyotes vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 4/6/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Root Sports Northwest

The Seattle Kraken (43-26-8) will play the Arizona Coyotes (27-38-13) at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday.

The Arizona Coyotes had a rough game after their 8-1 loss against the Kraken in their previous contest . Arizona accrued 49 penalty minutes in this matchup. The Coyotes left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. Furthermore, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't get a goal. In the game, they netted 1 of the 21 shots they attempted.

When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Arizona Coyotes have accumulated 213 goals (27th in the NHL) over the course of the season and have given up 278. For the current season, they have recorded 67 points and their points % is .429. Arizona has 225 power play chances and they have scored 44 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 19.56%. When at even strength, the Coyotes have surrendered 202 goals while having 169 themselves. Arizona has attempted 2,000 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.7%. The Coyotes have had 2,751 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .899. Arizona Coyotes opponents have earned 303 power play opportunities (1st in hockey) and have a total of 76 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Karel Vejmelka. In his career, Vejmelka has 44 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .458. His save percentage is at .900 during his 5,593 mins played. Vejmelka has seen 3,282 shots taken against him and has recorded 2,953 saves. Opponents have been able to score 329 goals against Vejmelka in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 3.53. He has an overall mark of 31-55-8 and he started in 96 games. Vejmelka has played in 100 contests over the course of his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, Seattle opposed the Canucks in an outing where the Kraken ended up with the win by a tally of 5-2. The Kraken recorded 5 goals out of the 28 shots on goal they pursued. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this game and recorded 1 out of those chances.

The Kraken are sitting with 227 goals at even strength and 45 goals (21st in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Seattle has put up 2,344 shots (20th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.60%, while allowing their opponents 2,078 shots. This season, the Seattle Kraken have 272 goals, 94 points, in addition to a points percentage of .610. They have permitted 239 goals to be scored by way of 186 goals at even strength and 53 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 226 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 19.91%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 76.13% on their oppositions 222 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 88.5%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Philipp Grubauer in goal. Teams are averaging 2.57 goals/game and he has surrendered 714 goals overall. Grubauer's rate of quality starts comes out to 54.4% and he has qualified for 149 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has started in 274 contests and has played 16,697 mins. Grubauer holds a lifetime record of 142-105-30 and has participated in 304 games. He has recorded 7,359 stops out of the 8,073 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Arizona

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