Columbus Blue Jackets (18-17-6) vs Seattle Kraken (17-21-3)
Game Info: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Nationwide Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets -105 / Seattle Kraken -115 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 9th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 17-21-3 this year after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Seattle tied the game at one in the first and at two in the third, but they allowed a goal just 37 seconds later for the loss. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 29-24, won 47.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Wright and Larsson, while Grubauer stopped 26 out of 29 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Kraken lost to the Oilers by a score of 4-2 and the Canucks by a score of 4-3. Seattle has lost three games in a row and eight of their last ten, and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 37 points. Seattle has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 18.6% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 13 goals, 16 assists, and 103 shots on goal, while Jaden Schwartz has added 13 goals, 13 assists, and 90 shots on goal this year. Joey Daccord is 12-9-2 with a 2.51 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this season.
Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 18-17-6 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Columbus trailed 3-1 late in the third, but they were able to tie the game and get the win in a shootout. The Blue Jackets outshot Pittsburgh by a total of 29-23, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus got goals from Fantilli and Voronkov (2), while Merzlikins stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blue Jackets defeated the Blues by a score of 6-4 but did lose to the Red Wings by a score of 5-4 before that. Columbus has won five of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the Metro standings with 42 points. Columbus has scored 3.37 goals per game and they have allowed 3.61 goals against per game, while also going 23.9% on the power play and 72.9% on the penalty kill this season. Zach Werenski has led Columbus with 12 goals, 34 assists, and 161 shots on goal, while Kirill Marchenko has added 17 goals, 28 assists, and 120 shots on goal. Elvis Merzlikins is 14-10-3 with a 3.17 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year.
Why the Blue Jackets will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost each of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games at Nationwide Arena.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last four games as favorites following a loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Kraken’s last five games as road favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 13 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last eight games.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Dmitri Voronkov has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five home games.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 15 games at Nationwide Arena.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games at Nationwide Arena.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jared McCann has scored at least one goal in each of the Kraken’s last four games as favorites against the Blue Jackets.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken’s last six games against the Blue Jackets.
- Jared McCann has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last five games against the Blue Jackets.
Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
Columbus comes into this matchup playing some of their best hockey of the season, and they are 13-5-3 at home. Seattle has lost three games in a row and they are just 8-11-0 on the road. The Kraken are scoring just 2.85 goals per game this season and they have scored two goals in each of their last two games. Columbus has had problems on defense this year, but they have scored at least four goals in four straight. The Blue Jackets are red hot right now and they are great at home. Take Columbus to get the win.