Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction NHL Picks 12/21/24

In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 21st at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 15-17-2 this year after they lost to Chicago by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Seattle cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed a goal with about five minutes left in the game for the loss. The Kraken outshot Chicago by a total of 27-24, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got their lone goal from Evans, while Daccord stopped 21 out of 24 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Kraken lost to the Senators by a score of 3-0 and the Lightning by a score of 5-1. Seattle has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also averaging 17.5% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 11 goals, 15 assists, and 88 shots on goal, while Joey Daccord is 12-8-2 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 21-8-3 this season after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Vegas trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Golden Knights outshot Vancouver by a total of 21-20, won 51.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Howden, Karlsson, and Pietrangelo, while Hill stopped 19 out of 20 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Knights defeated the Wild by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Oilers by a score of 6-3 before that. Vegas has scored 3.44 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also averaging 27.3% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with nine goals, 33 assists, and 92 shots on goal, while Adin Hill is 14-5-2 with a 2.69 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage this year. 

Why the Golden Knights will beat the Kraken

• The Golden Knights have won each of their last six night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kraken have lost five of their last six night games.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Golden Knights have won the third period in six of their last seven games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Golden Knights’ last seven night games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kraken’s last three games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Three of the last four games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 13 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the Kraken’s last four games against Pacific Division opponents.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in 11 of his last 12 appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
• Victor Olofsson has scored at least one goal in three of the Golden Knights’ last four games.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Shane Wright has scored at least one goal in each of his last three road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Brandon Montour has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against the Golden Knights.
• Brandon Montour has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Golden Knights.

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 

Seattle comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and they have scored a total of two goals in those three games. The Kraken are 7-9-0 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights are 12-3-0 at home. Vegas has won six of their last seven games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all six of those victories. These two teams are trending in opposite directions and the Seattle offense is really struggling, so I like Vegas to win by at least two goals.