Seattle Kraken (21-40-6) vs Vegas Golden Knights (37-28-4)
Game Info: Friday, April 1, 2022 at 10:00 pm (Climate Pledge Arena)
Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken +140 / Vegas Golden Knights -160 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Seattle Kraken host the Vegas Golden Knights in Friday NHL Action.
The Vegas Golden Knights come into this road contest with an overall record of 37-28-4. Through 69 games, the Golden Knights are 4th in the Pacific Division. On the season, they have found the net 219 times, good for a rank of 12th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Vegas is the 18th ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 2.97 goals per game. So far, the Golden Knights have a strength of schedule rating of 14th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 15th ranked team in the NHL.
The Seattle Kraken get set to host the Vegas Golden Knights with an overall record of 21-40-6. This mark places them 8th in the Pacific division. Through 67 games, the Kraken have scored 176 goals, giving them an average of 2.6. This output gives them a rank of 27th among NHL teams. On defense, Seattle is the 25th ranked unit, giving up 3.51 goals per contest. So far, the Kraken have played the 10th toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Seattle's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 28th in the NHL.
Through 63 games, the Vegas Golden Knight's goal and overall scoring leader is Jonathan Marchessault with 55 points. He has reached his mark of 26 goals, on a shooting percentage of 11.9%. So far, 19.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Chandler Stephenson, who has 34 assists to go along with his 17 goals. However, when on the ice, the Golden Knights are -2 in scoring differential. Vegas's top goalie is Robin Lehner, who is giving up an average of 2.77 goals per game.
Through 67 games, Seattle's leading goal scorer is Jared McCann. With his 24 goals and 14 assists, he is second in overall points, coming in at 38. On the season, he is turning 15.2% of his shots into goals. In addition, the Kraken have benefited from the strong play of Yanni Gourde, who is the team's overall leader in points. In Seattle's 67 games, he has come up with 16 goals on a shooting percentage of 15.7%. However, when on the ice, the Kraken are -10 in scoring differential. Seattle's top goalie is Philipp Grubauer, who is giving up an average of 3.19 goals per game. In his 48 games played, he has come up with a quality start just 34 percent of the time.
In Vegas's 69 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 37-29-3. So far, taking the over when the Golden Knights are playing away from home has been a good bet with an over-under record of 16-16-1. On the season, 58.0% of Vegas's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 52.0% of the scoring coming from the Golden Knights. In Seattle's 67 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 39-25-3. So far, taking the over when the Kraken are playing at home has been a good bet with an over-under record of 20-12-1. On the season, 63.0% of Seattle's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 43.0% of the scoring coming from the Kraken. With a line set at 6 goals, look for Vegas to carry the scoring with a big night vs Seattle. I recommend taking the over.
Joe’s Pick Over 6 Goals
AUTHOR: Joe Kiemen
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