Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 12/21/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (+132) Golden Knights (-160)

The Vegas Golden Knights (20-8-3) host the Seattle Kraken (15-16-2) at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. The line on this matchup has the Kraken at +132 while the Golden Knights are priced at -160. The over/under is 6.5.

The Seattle Kraken were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-0 defeat to the Senators their last time out. The Kraken offense left a lot to be desired in this defeat. For the matchup, they took the loss without having netted any of the 30 shots they put on net. In addition, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't net one. Seattle had 8 mins in the box in this contest.

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Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Seattle Kraken have accumulated 95 goals (17th in the National Hockey League) this year and have given up 98. For the season, they have earned 32 points and their points percentage sits at .485. Seattle has compiled 100 power play chances and they have scored 18 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 18.00%. When at even strength, the Kraken have surrendered 82 goals while earning 77 themselves. Seattle has tried 894 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.6%. The Kraken so far have had 944 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .896. Seattle Kraken opponents have 78 power play opportunities (28th in pro hockey) and have come away with 16 goals in those chances.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Joey Daccord. The opposition has notched 228 goals versus Daccord in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 3.52. Daccord has played in 90 games throughout his NHL career. His save percentage is at .909 during his 3,889 mins in the crease. He has accumulated an overall record of 34-34-15 and he has started in 82 games. In his career, Daccord has 48 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .585. Daccord has seen 2,496 shot attempts against him and he has 2,268 saves.

In their last contest, Vegas faced off against the Wild in an outing where the Golden Knights ended up with the victory by a final score of 3-2. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this outing and recorded 1 on that opportunity. The Golden Knights scored 3 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they took.

Vegas has taken 939 shots (12th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 11.40%, while allowing the other team 881 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 79.03% on their opponents 62 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 89.7%. They have earned 76 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 27.63%. The Golden Knights have earned 86 goals at even strength and 21 goals (10th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 91 goals to be scored by of a combination of 78 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 107 goals, 43 points, as well as a points percentage of .694.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Adin Hill between the pipes. His opponents are averaging 3.09 goals per game and he has surrendered 385 goals overall. Hill's rate of quality starts comes out to 52.4% and he has qualified for 75 quality starts in his hockey career. He has been a starter 143 games and has played for a total of 7,468 mins. Hill has amassed a lifetime mark of 77-56-10 and has participated in 156 contests. He is sitting with 3,823 stops out of the 4,208 shots taken, which gives him a percentage of .909.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Vegas (-160)

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