Kraken vs Golden Knights Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 31st 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 25-19-9 this year after they defeated Toronto by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Seattle had their lead cut to 3-2 in the third period, but they scored the last two goals to pull away with the win. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 31-22, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Beniers, McCann, Wright (2), and Montour, while Daccord stopped 29 out of 31 shots, which was a .935 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the Capitals by a score of 5-1 and the Devils by a score of 4-2. The Kraken have won three games in a row and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 59 points. Seattle has scored 2.87 goals per game and they have allowed 2.89 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 71.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 19 goals and 18 assists, while Matty Beniers has added 14 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Philipp Grubauer, who is 11-5-3 with a 2.34 goals against average and a .919 save percentage this year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 25-14-14 this season after they lost to Dallas in a shootout by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Vegas erased a 4-1 deficit in the third period, but they lost in the shootout. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 27-21, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev, Kolesar, Smith, and Marner, while Hill stopped 23 out of 27 shots, which was an .852 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vegas lost to the Canadiens by a score of 3-2 and the Senators by a score of 7-1. The Golden Knights have lost five of their last six games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 64 points. Vegas has scored 3.32 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 25.3% on the power play and 81.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 19 goals and 42 assists, while Mitch Marner has added 13 goals and 41 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 3-2-3 with a 3.56 goals against average and an .855 save percentage this season. 

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Kraken have won each of their last five games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 Saturday night games.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites after coming off a shootout.
• The underdogs have won the first period in eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine games at T-Mobile Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Ten of the Golden Knights’ last 11 night games against Western Conference opponents at T-Mobile Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kraken’s last four road games following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Saturday games at T-Mobile Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 12 games at T-Mobile Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last five road games.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has scored a goal in nine of the Golden Knights’ last 11 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 11 appearances against Pacific Division opponents.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Jared McCann has scored the last goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games as underdogs against the Golden Knights.
• Jared McCann has scored at least one goal in each of the Kraken’s last four night games.
• Kaapo Kakko has recorded an assist in five of the Kraken’s last six games against Western Conference opponents.

Kraken vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Seattle comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five games. The Kraken are 11-10-4 on the road this year, while the Golden Knights are 12-7-7 at home. Vegas has lost three in a row and they have struggled over the last two weeks. The Golden Knights have allowed 15 goals in their last three games, but they have gone to overtime in back to back games. These teams are trending in opposite directions, so I think we have some value with Seattle and the plus money.

David Racey's Pick: Kraken ML