Seattle Kraken vs Boston Bruins Prediction NHL Picks 11/3/24

In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs Boston Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 3rd at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 5-6-1 this year after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Seattle allowed one goal in each period and couldn’t find the back of the net for the shutout loss. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 23-22, won 44.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle was led by Montour, who had four shots on goal, while Grubauer stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Kraken lost to Toronto by a score of 4-1 but did beat Montreal by a score of 8-2 before that. Seattle has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with five goals, nine assists, and 28 shots on goal, while Joey Daccord is 4-2-1 with a 2.85 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage this year. 

Boston Bruins Betting Preview

The Boston Bruins are 5-6-1 this season after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Boston scored once in all three periods and played very strong defense in the win. The Bruins outshot Philadelphia by a total of 31-20, won 53.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Brazeau, Marchand, and Poitras, while Korpisalo stopped all 20 shots that he faced. 

Prior to that win, the Bruins lost to Carolina by a score of 8-2 and Philadelphia by a score of 2-0. Boston has scored 2.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.82 goals against per game, while also going 14.9% on the power play and 76% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with six goals, five assists, and 49 shots on goal, while Jeremy Swayman is 3-4-1 with a 3.57 goals-against average and a .884 save percentage this year. 

Why the Bruins will beat the Kraken

• The Kraken have lost five of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The favorites have won nine of the Kraken’s last 10 games.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Kraken have lost the first period in six of their last seven games as road underdogs.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Bruins’ last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Kraken’s last five road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 25 of the Bruins’ last 26 Sunday games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in six of the Kraken’s last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in five of the Bruins’ last six games against the Kraken.
• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Bruins’ last 15 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Pavel Zacha has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances against the Kraken.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Jared McCann has recorded at least one point in five of the Kraken’s last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• Matthew Beniers has recorded an assist in four of the Kraken’s last five games.

Seattle Kraken vs Boston Bruins Prediction 

Boston comes into this matchup after picking up a much-needed win on Saturday afternoon, and they will try to make it two in a row here. The Bruins have struggled this season and goal-scoring has been an issue, but they played very well defensively on Saturday. Seattle also played on Saturday night, so each team will be on a back-to-back here. The Kraken have also had issues over the last two weeks and their offense is having some major problems. Take the Bruins to get the win at home.