Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 1/24/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Root Sports Northwest

The Chicago Blackhawks (14-31-2) are traveling to Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday where they will attempt to defeat the Seattle Kraken (19-18-9).

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the losing side of the ice with a 2-0 defeat to the Canucks their last time out. The Blackhawks left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in this loss. For the outing, they went scoreless on the 31 shots they put on net. They also had 5 power play opportunities but weren't able to make the most of them. Chicago tallied 6 minutes in the box for this game.

Chicago Blackhawks opponents have 151 power play opportunities (9th in the league) and have a total of 35 goals in those attempts. The Blackhawks have seen 1,523 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .891. Chicago has tried 1,228 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.3%. While playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 131 goals while earning 84 of their own. Chicago is sitting with 148 power play opportunities and they have notched 18 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 12.16%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 30 points and their points percentage is .319. With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched 102 goals (31st in the NHL) on the campaign and have given up 166.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Petr Mrazek. Opponents have notched 948 goals versus Mrazek in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.78. Mrazek has been involved in 366 matchups throughout his pro hockey career. He has a save percentage of .907 for his 20,450 mins between the pipes. He has compiled an overall record of 162-141-35 and was named the starter in 336 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Mrazek is sitting with 170 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .506. Mrazek has seen 10,217 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 9,269 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Seattle played the Maple Leafs in a matchup where the Kraken took the defeat by a final score of 3-1. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Kraken had 1 goal of the 17 shots on goal they were seeking.

Seattle has taken 1,333 shots (23rd in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.45%, while allowing their opponents 1,371 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 79.69% on the other teams 128 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 90.3%. They have a tally of 129 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 20.93%. The Kraken are sitting with 99 goals at even strength and 27 goals (20th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 133 goals to be scored by of a combination of 107 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Seattle Kraken have earned a total of 126 goals, 47 points, as well as a points percentage of .511.

On the other side of the ice you will find Joey Daccord defending the net. His opponents are averaging 2.81 goals/game and he has relinquished 129 goals in total. Daccord's quality start percentage comes out to 52.4% and he has made 22 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has started in 42 games and has played 2,752 minutes. Daccord has compiled a career record of 16-17-10 and has participated in 49 games. He has recorded 1,264 saves out of 1,393 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .907.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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