Blues vs Kraken Prediction 4/12/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 12th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 43-30-7 this year after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 4-3 in their last game. St. Louis was able to find the tying goal early in the third period, but they allowed Edmonton to win the game with about 20 seconds left in regulation. The Blues outshot Edmonton by a total of 26-23, won 60.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Buchnevich, Kyrou, and Suter, while Binnington stopped 19 out of 23 shots in the game. 

Prior to that tough loss, the Blues lost to the Jets by a score of 3-1, but did beat the Avalanche by a score of 5-4 before that. St. Louis has lost two games in a row, after having that 12 game winning streak, and they are currently battling the Wild for fourth in the Central standings with 93 points. St. Louis has scored 3.01 goals per game and they have allowed 2.84 goals against per game, while also going 21.3% on the power play and 74.1% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 21 goals, 57 assists, and 143 shots on goal, while Jordan Kyrou has added 34 goals, 33 assists, and 230 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 27-22-4 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 34-40-6 this season after they lost to Vegas by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Seattle cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they couldn’t find the tying goal and ended up with the loss. The Kraken recorded 25 shots on goal, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle got their lone goal from McCann, while Daccord stopped 23 out of 25 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Kraken lost to the Hockey Club by a score of 7-1, but did beat the Kings by a score of 2-1 before that. Seattle has won three of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 74 points. Seattle has scored 2.96 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 77.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 22 goals, 38 assists, and 198 shots on goal, while Chandler Stephenson has added 13 goals, 38 assists, and 71 shots on goal. Joey Daccord is 27-22-5 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season. 

Why the Blues will beat the Kraken 

• The Blues have won each of their last nine games as favorites.
• The Kraken have lost five of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Blues have won the third period in each of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kraken’s last eight games at Climate Pledge Arena following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Blues’ last five night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last eight games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last seven games as favorites.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Jared McCann has scored at least one goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games against Western Conference opponents.
• Andre Burakovsky has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken’s last six Saturday night games against Western Conference opponents.
• Jared McCann has scored the last goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games against Western Conference opponents.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 10 games.
• Robert Thomas has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blues’ last eight night games.
• Pavel Buchnevich has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last four games.

Blues vs Kraken Prediction 

St. Louis comes into this matchup battling with the Wild for the first wild card spot in the West, but they do have a decent lead on Calgary for the second spot, so they are looking good to make the playoffs. The Blues are 20-16-4 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 17-17-5 at home. Seattle has only managed four total goals in their last three games, but they do play their best hockey at home and have battled Vegas and LA hard in two of their last three games. I think the Blues are the much better team here and I expect them to come out strong and lock up a playoff spot with a win.