Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 1/14/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (+110) Penguins (-130)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (18-19-8) welcome the Seattle Kraken (18-23-3) at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday. The line on this contest has Seattle at +110 and Pittsburgh is priced at -130. The total comes in at 6.

The Seattle Kraken were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 6-2 loss against the Red Wings in their previous outing. Seattle amassed 12 penalty minutes for this contest. Additionally, they had 2 attempts on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. The Kraken had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. While out there on the ice, they converted 2 of the 33 shots they put on net.

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Seattle Kraken opponents have totaled 102 power play tries (29th in professional hockey) and have come away with 23 goals in those chances. The Kraken have seen 1,248 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .886. Seattle has attempted 1,188 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 10.7%. While at even strength, the Kraken let the opposition score 119 goals while scoring 103 on the offensive side of the ice. Seattle steps onto the ice with 127 power play chances and they have notched 24 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 18.90%. For the season, they have racked up 39 points and their points percentage comes in at .443. In regard to their scoring, the Seattle Kraken have accounted for 127 goals (17th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have conceded 142.

The man protecting the net in this game is Joey Daccord. Opponents have tallied 239 goals against Daccord in his career and his goals against average per contest is 3.68. Daccord has played in 95 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .908 during his 3,899 mins played. He has amassed an overall record of 35-36-15 and he was named the starter in 85 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Daccord has accumulated 49 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .576. Daccord has seen 2,605 shots against him and has accrued 2,366 saves.

In their last outing, Pittsburgh opposed the Lightning in an outing where the Penguins went home in defeat by a score of 5-2. They had 3 chances on the power play in this contest and notched 1 out of those opportunities. The Penguins converted 2 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they took.

The Penguins are sitting with 100 goals at even strength and 34 goals (4th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Pittsburgh has attempted 1,284 shots (9th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.44%, while allowing the other team 1,402 shots. So far this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a total of 134 goals, 44 points, as well as a points percentage of .489. They have permitted 165 goals to be scored by of a combination of 139 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 132 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 25.76%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.03% on their oppositions 124 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 88.2%.

Across the ice you will find Tristan Jarry in goal. His opponents are averaging 2.96 goals per game and he has relinquished 716 goals altogether. Jarry's percentage of quality starts is 59.0% and he has earned 157 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has been a starter 266 contests and his ice time sits at 14,510 mins. Jarry is the owner of a career record of 144-92-29 and has been in net for 278 games. He has tallied 7,216 saves out of 7,932 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .910.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Seattle (+110)

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