Tuesday’s NHL action includes the Pittsburgh Penguins (18-19-8) hosting the Seattle Kraken (18-23-3) at PPG Paints Arena. The Kraken are underdogs (+105 on the moneyline) against the Penguins (-125) ahead of the game, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Turn on ESPN+ to see the match unfold as the Penguins and Kraken meet.
Penguins vs. Kraken Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Favorite: Penguins (-125)
Underdog: Kraken (+105)
Over/under: 5.5
Penguins vs. Kraken Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Kraken (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Penguins 4 – Kraken 3
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Penguins and Kraken Betting Trends
In 31 of 45 matches this season, Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined to finish above 5.5 goals.
Seattle’s games this season have had over 5.5 goals 25 of 44 times.
The two teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game’s total.
These teams give up 6.9 goals per game combined, 1.4 more than the total for this match.
The Penguins have been a moneyline favorite 10 times this season, and have gone 7-3 in those games.
The Kraken have been an underdog in 30 games this season, and won 11 (36.7%).
Penguins Stats & Insights
The Penguins offense’s 134 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 12th in the league.
On defense, the Penguins have given up 165 goals (3.7 per game) to rank 32nd in league play.
They’re ranked 29th in the league with a -31 goal differential .
The Penguins connect on 10.4% of their shots, ranking 19th in the league.
The Penguins’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 19.3 hits and 15.2 blocked shots per game.
In their last 10 matchups, the Penguins are 3-4-3 to earn 50.0% of the possible points.
They have put up 30 goals during that time.
Defensively, the Penguins have given up 33 goals (3.3 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Kraken Stats & Insights
The Kraken have the NHL’s 17th-ranked scoring offense (127 total goals, 2.9 per game).
The Kraken have allowed 142 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 25th.
Their 23rd-ranked goal differential is -15.
The 10.7% shooting percentage the Kraken have compiled ranks 14th in the league.
The Kraken have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
In the last 10 games, the Kraken have secured 60.0% of the possible points with a 3-6-1 record.
They have averaged 3.1 goals per game (31 total) during that time.
Defensively, the Kraken have allowed 36 goals (3.6 per game) in those 10 outings.
Penguins Key Players to Watch
A leading offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has scored 48 points in 45 games (12 goals and 36 assists).
Rickard Rakell is contributing with 37 points (22 goals, 15 assists).
Tristan Jarry (8-7-4) has a goals against average of 3.3 on the season, and 516 saves. His .888 save percentage ranks 54th in the league.
Kraken Key Players to Watch
Jared McCann’s 13 goals and 19 assists in 44 contests give him 32 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Jaden Schwartz is a top contributor for Seattle, with 29 total points this season. He has netted 13 goals and provided 16 assists in 44 games.
Joey Daccord has a .912 save percentage (15th in the league), with 645 total saves, while giving up 62 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put up a 13-9-2 record between the posts for Seattle this season.
Penguins vs. Kraken Injuries
Penguins: Evgeni Malkin: Upper Body (Out)
Kraken: Jordan Eberle: Pelvis (Out), Yanni Gourde: Lower Body (Out)
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