Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction NHL Picks 12/19/24

The Seattle Kraken and Chicago Blackhawks meet Thursday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s a Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include a Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks Pick.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken lost to the Lightning and Senators, and they play the Golden Knights, Avalanche, and Canucks next. The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring on 18 percent of their power play opportunities. Jared McCann leads Seattle with 11 goals, Chandler Stephenson has 18 assists, and Brandon Montour has 98 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 2.97 goals per game and are killing 79.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Philipp Grubauer has given up 41 goals on 340 shots faced, while Joey Daccord has allowed 51 goals on 598 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Islanders and Capitals, and they play the Flames, Wild, and Sabres next. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.5 goals per game and are scoring 22.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 11 goals, Connor Bedard has 19 assists and Taylor Hall has 61 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 85 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 54 goals on 574 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 31 goals on 339 shots.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Blackhawks have lost 14 of their last 15 games as underdogs following a home win.
• The Kraken have won four of their last five night games following a home loss.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Kraken and Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The favorites have won the third period in each of the last five games between the Kraken and Blackhawks.

Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction

The Seattle Kraken are stuck in the mud offensively all of a sudden, but that’s probably not going to be an issue against the Blackhawks. The Chicago Blackhawks remain possibly the worst offense in the league, and it costs them time and time again. The Kraken have won 5 of the last 6 games against the Blackhawks. If the Kraken are serious about competing for a potential playoff spot, these are games they need to win. The Chicago Blackhawks are coming off two massive underdog wins, but it’s going to take more than that to move the needle. Give me the Kraken and the cheap price.