Kraken vs Penguins Prediction 11/22/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Penguins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 22nd at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 10-5-5 this year after they defeated Chicago by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Seattle trailed 2-0 in the third period, but they scored three times in the third to steal the win. The Kraken out shot Chicago by a total of 27-24, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Kartye, Schwartz, and Wright, while Daccord stopped 22 out of 24 shots, which was a .917 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Red Wings by a score of 4-2, but did beat the Sharks by a score of 4-1 before that. The Kraken have won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 25 points. Seattle has scored 2.70 goals per game and they have allowed 2.70 goals against per game, while also going 20.7% on the power play and 69.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jaden Schwartz has led Seattle with eight goals and seven assists, while Jordan Eberle has added eight goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Philipp Grubauer, who is 3-0-1 with a 2.21 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year. 

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 10-6-4 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 5-0 on Friday night. Pittsburgh allowed three goals in the first period and two in the second in the blowout loss. The Penguins were out shot by a total of 21-19, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh was led by Rust, Dewar, and Crosby, who all had three shots on goal, while Silovs stopped six out of 10 shots and Murashov stopped 10 out of 11. 

Prior to that game, Pittsburgh defeated the Predators by a score of 4-0, but did lose to Nashville by a score of 2-1 before that. The Penguins have lost four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 24 points. Pittsburgh has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 2.47 goals against per game, while also going 34.1% on the power play and 85.7% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led Pittsburgh with five goals and 18 assists, while Sidney Crosby has added 12 goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Sergei Murashov, who is 1-1-0 with a 1.52 goals against average and a .932 save percentage this season. 

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Kraken have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Penguins.
• The Penguins have lost each of their last five night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Penguins’ last six games at PPG Paints Arena.
• The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Penguins have lost the third period in five of their last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents at PPG Paints Arena when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Penguins’ last 10 games at PPG Paints Arena following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kraken’s last three games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Penguins’ last nine games at PPG Paints Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in six of the Kraken’s last seven games following a road win.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

• Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last eight games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Tommy Novak has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Erik Karlsson has recorded an assist in each of the Penguins’ last eight games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Mason Marchment has recorded at least one assist in three of the Kraken’s last four games.
• Chandler Stephenson has recorded a point in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against the Penguins.

Kraken vs Penguins Prediction 

Pittsburgh comes into this matchup after losing four of their last five games and they played very poorly in their loss last night. The Penguins are 5-3-1 at home this year, while the Kraken are 4-4-2 on the road. Seattle has won three of their last four games and while they are not a high scoring team, they do play great defense. The Penguins have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five and I can’t back them after last night’s effort. Take Seattle to get the win here.

David Racey's Pick: Kraken ML