Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 1/25/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 25th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 20-22-8 this year after they lost to Anaheim by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Pittsburgh cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third period for the loss. The Penguins were outshot by a total of 34-32, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got their lone goal from Bunting, while Nedeljkovic stopped 29 out of 33 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Penguins defeated the Kings by a score of 5-1 but did lose to the Capitals by a score of 4-1 before that. Pittsburgh has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently second to last in the Metro standings with 48 points. Pittsburgh has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 3.62 goals against per game, while also averaging 27.3% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 13 goals, 38 assists, and 142 shots on goal, while Rickard Rakell has added 23 goals, 18 assists, and 123 shots on goal. Alex Nedeljkovic is 9-8-4 with a 3.26 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this year. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 21-25-3 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Seattle allowed two goals in the second and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 32-22, won 38.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Seattle was led by Mahura, Montour, and Tanev, who all had three shots on goal, while Daccord stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Kraken defeated the Sabres by a score of 6-4 and the Kings by a score of 4-2. Seattle has won four of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 45 points. Seattle has scored 2.90 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 76.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 14 goals, 22 assists, and 110 shots on goal, while Jaden Schwartz has added 16 goals, 17 assists, and 113 shots on goal. Joey Daccord is 16-11-2 with a 2.47 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this year. 

Why the Kraken will beat the Penguins 

• The Penguins have lost seven of their last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kraken have won five of their last six games against the Penguins.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 games as home favorites following a home loss.
• The Penguins have lost the third period in four of their last five day games following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kraken’s last four home games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the Kraken’s last nine games following a loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Oliver Bjorkstrand has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a favorite against the Penguins.
• Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken’s last seven day games.
• Yanni Gourde has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with the Kraken as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Kevin Hayes has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances with the Penguins as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Rickard Rakell has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances with the Penguins as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Bryan Rust has recorded at least one assist in four of the Penguins’ last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup under .500 on the season, but Seattle will have the home ice in this contest. The Kraken are 11-11-3 at home this year, while the Penguins are 8-12-5 on the road. Pittsburgh has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have scored two goals or fewer in their last three losses. Neither team has been very good offensively, but Pittsburgh is allowing over 3.50 goals per game this year. Take the Kraken to get the win here.