Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Prediction NHL Picks 12/6/24

In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 6th at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 13-13-1 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Seattle scored the first four goals in the game and added an empty net goal to pull away for the win. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 29-25, won 39.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Bjorkstrand, Kartye, Schwartz, Wright, and Dunn, while Daccord stopped 27 out of 29 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Kraken defeated Carolina by a score of 4-2 but did lose to San Jose (twice) and Anaheim before that. Seattle has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also averaging 14.6% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 10 goals, 13 assists, and 73 shots on goal, while Philipp Grubauer is 1-7-0 with a 3.62 goals-against average and a .862 save percentage this year. 

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 17-9-2 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-1 in their last game. New Jersey led 4-0 in the second period and they were able to coast to the win. The Devils were outshot by a total of 39-28, won 41% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bratt, Hughes (2), Mercer, and Hamilton, while Markstrom stopped 38 out of 39 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Devils lost to Washington by a score of 6-5 but did beat Detroit by a score of 5-4 before that. New Jersey has scored 3.54 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 34.5% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 12 goals, 23 assists, and 74 shots on goal, while Jacob Markstrom is 12-6-1 with a 2.54 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year. 

Why the Devils will beat the Kraken

• The Kraken have lost each of their last five night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Devils have won four of their last five night games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Kraken have lost the first period in four of their last five night games following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Devils’ last four night games against Pacific Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kraken’s last four road games on the second leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven games as favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in six of the Kraken’s last seven road games.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Nico Hischier has recorded a point in each of the Devils’ last four games against the Kraken.
• Luke Hughes has recorded at least one assist in five of the Devils’ last six games.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Shane Wright has scored at least one goal in three of the Kraken’s last four road games.
• Brandon Montour has recorded an assist in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken’s last five road games.

Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 

New Jersey comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses in their last five games, but they are 7-3 in their last ten games and have been one of the top teams in the NHL. Seattle has been inconsistent this year and they are on a back-to-back after playing last night. The Devils are the better team in just about every metric and they have the best power play in the NHL. Take New Jersey to win by at least two goals here.