Detroit Red Wings (19-18-4) vs Seattle Kraken (18-22-3)
Game Info: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings -148 / Seattle Kraken +130 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, January 12th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 18-22-3 this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Seattle trailed 2-0 after the first period, but they scored the last six goals in the game for the win. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 35-30, won 62.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Bjorkstrand, Burakovsky, Kakko (2), Tanev, and Evans, while Daccord stopped 33 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Kraken lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 6-2 and the Devils by a score of 3-2. Seattle has lost four of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 39 points. Seattle has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.19 goals against per game, while also averaging 18.2% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 13 goals, 19 assists, and 107 shots on goal, while Chandler Stephenson has added five goals, 24 assists, and 39 shots on goal. Philipp Grubauer is 5-13-1 with a 3.62 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this season. The Kraken will meet the Penguins after this game.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 19-18-4 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Detroit led 4-1 in the third period, but they needed an empty net goal to seal the win. The Red Wings outshot Chicago by a total of 28-15, won 54.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Copp, DeBrincat, Kasper, Raymond, and Johansson, while Talbot stopped 12 out of 15 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Red Wings defeated the Senators by a score of 3-2 and the Jets by a score of 4-2. Detroit has won six games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 42 points. Detroit has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 27.3% on the power play and 69.4% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 17 goals, 27 assists, and 84 shots on goal, while Dylan Larkin has added 17 goals, 18 assists, and 114 shots on goal this year. Cam Talbot is 9-9-2 with a 3.03 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Kraken
- The Red Wings have won each of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kraken have lost the first period in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last six games as home favorites following a win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kraken’s last four day games has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last six games.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Alex DeBrincat has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last six games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four home games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jaden Schwartz has recorded at least one point in each of his last five road appearances against the Red Wings.
- Jaden Schwartz has scored at least one goal in four of his last five road appearances against the Red Wings.
- Brandon Montour has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six road appearances against the Red Wings.
Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NHL and they have played very well since they made the coaching change. The Red Wings are 11-10-2 at home this year, while the Kraken are 9-12-0 on the road. Seattle is coming off of a win against Buffalo on Saturday, but they have lost four of their last five and will be on a back-to-back. The Red Wings have scored at least four goals in four of their last five games and I just can’t go against them right now, especially on home ice. Take Detroit to get the win.