Red Wings vs Kraken Prediction 12/6/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Red Wings vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 6th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 14-11-3 this season after they lost to Columbus in a shootout by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Detroit scored two goals in the third to lead 5-4, but blew the lead late and lost in the shootout. The Red Wings out shot Columbus by a total of 33-32, won 45.2% of the face-offs, and went 3-5 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat, Kane, Larkin, Raymond, and van Riemsdyk, while Talbot stopped 27 out of 32 shots, which was an .844 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Detroit defeated the Bruins by a score of 5-4, but lost to the Bruins by a score of 3-2 before that. The Red Wings have lost five of their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 31 points. Detroit has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 3.46 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Dylan Larkin has led Detroit with 15 goals and 16 assists, while Lucas Raymond has added 10 goals and 21 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is John Gibson, who is 5-7-1 with a 3.62 goals against average and an .868 save percentage this season. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 11-8-6 this year after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 9-4 in their last game. Seattle cut the deficit to 3-2 late in the first period, but they allowed six of the last eight goals in the game for the ugly loss. The Kraken recorded 32 shots on goal, won 46% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Gaudreau, McCann, Nyman, and Tolvanen, while Daccord stopped nine out of 14 shots and Grubauer stopped 14 out of 18. 

Prior to that game, Seattle lost another game to Edmonton by a score of 4-0 and Dallas by a score of 3-2. The Kraken have lost four games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 28 points. Seattle has scored 2.52 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 16.0% on the power play and 65.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with eight goals and seven assists, while Matty Beniers has added three goals and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 7-6-4 with a 2.92 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this year. 

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Red Wings have won 12 of their last 15 games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kraken have lost four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Kraken.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as home underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Kraken have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kraken’s last six games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Red Wings’ last five night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the Kraken’s last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Frederick Gaudreau has scored a goal in three of his last four home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Shane Wright has recorded at least one point in seven of the Kraken’s last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Brandon Montour has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• James van Riemsdyk has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances.
• Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 Saturday appearances.
• Patrick Kane has recorded an assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four road games.

Red Wings vs Kraken Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup after losing five of their last six games, but they have gone 1-0-2 in their last three. The Red Wings are 5-5-2 on the road this season, while the Kraken are 6-3-3 at home. Seattle has lost four games in a row and they have been outscored 13-4 in their last two. Detroit’s major issue is their defense and goaltending, but this Seattle team is very low scoring. Take the Red Wings to get a nice road win here.

David Racey's Pick: Red Wings ML