Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 1/14/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (-275) Blackhawks (+220)

The Seattle Kraken (25-12-4) are on their way to United Center on Saturday where they will try to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks (11-25-4). The odds on this game have Seattle at -275 and Chicago is at +220. The total comes in at 6.

The Seattle Kraken went home feeling good about their game by earning a 3-0 victory against the Bruins in their previous game. The Kraken had an average offensive performance in the win. In the game, they scored on 3 out of the 31 shots they put on net. In addition, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but didn't net one. Seattle had 2 minutes in the box in this game.

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When discussing their scoring capabilities, the Seattle Kraken have earned 150 goals (4th in the National Hockey League) so far this year and have given up 124. For the year, they have recorded 54 points and their points % is .659. Seattle is sitting with 121 power play chances and they have tallied 26 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 21.49%. At even strength, the Kraken have allowed the opponent to score 85 goals while notching 124 on the offensive side of the ice. Seattle has tried 1,222 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 12.3%. The Kraken have had 1,144 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .892. Seattle Kraken opponents have 129 power play opportunities (19th in professional hockey) and have earned 39 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Martin Jones. For his professional hockey career, Jones has accumulated 217 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .524. His save percentage is .907 for his 24,393 minutes on the ice. Jones has had 11,670 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 10,582 saves. The opposition has scored 1,088 goals versus Jones in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.68. He has compiled an overall mark of 218-155-35 and was named the starter in 414 games. Jones has been involved in 426 games during his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, Chicago played the Avalanche in a game where the Blackhawks took home the victory by a final score of 3-2. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Blackhawks recorded 3 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they pursued.

The Blackhawks have racked up 65 goals at even strength and 24 goals (26th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Chicago has taken 1,066 shots (31st in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 8.35%, while allowing the opposition 1,343 shots. During this campaign, the Chicago Blackhawks have a total of 89 goals, 26 points, as well as a points percentage of .325. They have permitted 144 goals to be scored by way of 111 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 125 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 19.20%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 73.60% on the other teams 125 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.3%.

Across the rink you will find Alex Stalock protecting the goal. He has accrued 3,898 stops out of 4,285 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .910. Stalock has amassed a career mark of 67-55-19 and has been in net for 165 contests. He has started in 136 games and his ice time sits at 8,822 mins. Stalock's quality start percentage comes in at 55.9% and he has made 76 quality starts in his professional career. His opposition is averaging 2.63 goals per contest and he has yielded 387 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Seattle (-275)

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