Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 2/12/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Monday, February 12, 2024

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (+117) Devils (-141)

The New Jersey Devils (25-21-4) are hosting the Seattle Kraken (21-20-10) at Prudential Center on Monday. The line on this contest has Seattle at +117 and New Jersey opens at -141. The betting total is set at 7.

The Seattle Kraken were on the losing side of the ice with a 3-2 loss against the Flyers in their previous game. The Kraken had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. For the outing, they converted 2 out of the 19 shots they put on net. Furthermore, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't net one. Seattle accumulated 8 mins in the box in this matchup.

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Seattle Kraken opponents have recorded 141 power play opportunities (31st in professional hockey) and have tallied 30 goals in those attempts. The Kraken so far have had 1,515 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .904. Seattle has taken 1,474 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.6%. While at even strength, the Kraken have allowed the opponent to score 116 goals while earning 111 when they are on offense. Seattle is sitting with 141 power play chances and they have notched 30 goals during those chances, earning them a percentage of 21.28%. For the current campaign, they have scored 52 points and their points percentage is .510. With regard to scoring goals, the Seattle Kraken have accumulated 141 goals (27th in the NHL) for the season and have surrendered 146.

The man in goal for this game is Joey Daccord. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Daccord has tallied 26 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .553. He has a save percentage of .908 in his 3,052 mins on the ice. Daccord has seen 1,536 shots against him and has amassed 1,395 saves. Opponents have racked up 141 goals against Daccord in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.77. He has accumulated an overall record of 18-19-11 and he started in 47 games. Daccord has participated in 54 games over the course of his hockey career.

In their last contest, New Jersey faced the Hurricanes in an outing where the Devils ended up losing by a tally of 1-0. They had 4 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to notch a goal. The Devils notched 0 goals of the 34 shots on goal they were seeking.

New Jersey has put up 1,566 shots (17th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.79%, while allowing their opponents 1,499 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.49% on the other teams 156 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.3%. They have earned 149 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 24.16%. The Devils have scored 133 goals at even strength and 36 goals (11th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have allowed 176 goals to be scored by way of 144 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they were shorthanded. This season, the New Jersey Devils have notched a total of 169 goals, 54 points, as well as a points percentage of .540.

On the other side of the ice you will find Nico Daws in goal. Daws is the owner of a career record of 13-16-1 and has been in goal for 33 contests. Daws' rate of quality starts is 32.3% and he has 10 quality starts in his NHL career. He has accounted for 765 saves out of the 856 shots attempted against him, which gives him a percentage of .894. His opponents are averaging 3.19 goals/game and he has yielded 91 goals in total. He has started in 31 games and has been on the ice for 1,709 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Seattle (+117)

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