Seattle Kraken (14-14-2) vs Boston Bruins (15-12-3)
Game Info: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Climate Pledge Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken -105 / Boston Bruins -115 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 12th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 15-12-3 this year after they lost to Winnipeg by a score of 8-1 in their last game. Boston only trailed 3-1 heading into the third period, but they allowed five goals in the final period for the loss. The Bruins were outshot by a total of 35-24, won 52.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Boston got their lone goal from Pastrnak, while Swayman stopped 27 out of 35 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Bruins won four games in a row against the Flyers, Blackhawks, Red Wings, and Canadiens. Boston has scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 12.7% on the power play and 77.4% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 10 goals, 18 assists, and 120 shots on goal, while Jeremy Swayman is 9-10-2 with a 3.27 goals against average and an .885 save percentage this year.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 14-14-2 this season after they lost to Florida in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Seattle took a 1-0 lead in the first period, but they couldn’t find any more offense and lost in a shootout. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 33-18, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got their lone goal from Stephenson, while Daccord stopped 32 out of 33 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Kraken defeated the Rangers by a score of 7-5 but did lose to the Devils before that. Seattle has scored 2.97 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 17.6% on the power play and 78.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 10 goals, 14 assists, and 78 shots on goal, while Joey Daccord is 12-6-2 with a 2.42 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this year.
Why the Bruins will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost each of their last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Bruins have won four of their last five games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in nine of the Bruins’ last 12 games.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The road team has won the second period in five of the Kraken’s last six games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kraken’s last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Bruins’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last five road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the last four games between the Bruins and Kraken.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Eberle has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Atlantic Division opponents at Climate Pledge Arena.
- Vince Dunn has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances against Atlantic Division opponents at Climate Pledge Arena.
- Daniel Sprong has recorded an assist in three of his last four appearances against the Bruins.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Charlie McAvoy has recorded at least one assist in each of the Bruins’ last four games against the Kraken.
- David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in each of the Bruins’ last three night games at Climate Pledge Arena.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in eight of the Bruins’ last nine road games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank T29th in the league in short-handed goals this season (0).
- The Seattle Kraken are one of only four teams to win 5+ games when trailing after Period 1 this season.
- The Boston Bruins rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (348).
- The Boston Bruins rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.63).
Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken Prediction
Boston had their winning streak snapped in a blowout loss by the Jets in their last game, but they have won four of their last five games and seven of their last ten. The Bruins are 6-6-1 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 7-6-2 at home. Seattle has lost two of their last three games and seven of their last 12. I know the Bruins started the season playing poorly, but their offense is starting to wake up and I like them to get the win here.