Toronto Maple Leafs vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 1/21/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Root Sports Northwest

The Toronto Maple Leafs (22-13-8) are hitting the road to Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday where they will play the Seattle Kraken (19-17-9).

The Toronto Maple Leafs will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 4-3 win over the Flames in their previous game. Toronto accumulated 8 penalty minutes in this contest. The Maple Leafs had a good offensive performance in the victory. In addition, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to notch 1 goal. While out there on the ice, they converted 4 out of the 33 shots they launched.

While at even strength, the Maple Leafs have surrendered 112 goals while getting 118 themselves. Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have earned 122 power play opportunities (31st in professional hockey) and have notched 28 goals in those attempts. In regard to their scoring, the Toronto Maple Leafs have accounted for 150 goals (6th in the NHL) this year and have allowed 140. Toronto has taken 1,424 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.5%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 52 points and their points % is .605. The Maple Leafs thus far have had 1,337 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .895. Toronto comes into tonight with 123 power play chances and they have scored 32 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 26.02%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Martin Jones. Jones has played in 460 games during his hockey career. He has accumulated an overall record of 234-168-36 and he started in 443 games. Opponents have been able to score 1,178 goals versus Jones in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.70. Jones has seen 12,507 shots taken against him and he has 11,329 total saves. He has a save percentage of .906 for his 26,194 minutes guarding the cage. During his career on the ice, Jones has tallied 228 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .515.

Their last time out, Seattle played the Oilers in a matchup where the Kraken took a loss by a final score of 4-2. They had 5 power play chances in this one but didn't score a goal. The Kraken recorded 2 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they took.

The Kraken have earned 98 goals at even strength and 27 goals (18th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Seattle has attempted 1,316 shots (18th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.50%, while allowing their opponents 1,345 shots. On the year, the Seattle Kraken have accounted for 125 goals, 47 points, in addition to a points percentage of .522. They have permitted 130 goals to be scored by way of 104 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 127 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 21.26%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.37% on their opponents 126 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 90.3%.

Across the ice you will find Joey Daccord in the crease. Daccord has accumulated a lifetime mark of 16-16-10 and has played in 48 contests. Daccord's percentage of quality starts sits at 51.2% and he has made 21 quality starts in his NHL career. He has racked up 1,241 stops out of the 1,368 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .907. Opponents are averaging 2.83 goals per contest and he has yielded 127 goals in total. He has made the start in 41 games and has racked up 2,693 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Seattle

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