Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Seattle Kraken and New Jersey Devils meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Prudential Center. Here’s a Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Prediction. This article will include a Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Pick.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken beat the Rangers, lost to the Hurricanes, and they play the Bruins next. The Kraken have won 9 of their last 12 games.

The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.77 goals per game and are scoring on 22.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Jordan Eberle leads Seattle with 16 goals, Matty Beniers has 20 assists, and Vince Dunn has 95 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 2.82 goals per game and are killing 71.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joey Daccord has allowed 74 goals on 752 shots faced, while Philipp Grubauer has given up 33 goals on 436 shots.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils lost to the Jets, beat the Wild, and they play the Hurricanes next. The Devils have lost 8 of their last 11 games.

The New Jersey Devils are averaging 2.61 goals per game and are scoring 20.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 13 goals, Jesper Bratt has 25 assists and Timo Meier has 139 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.11 goals per game and are killing 77.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 73 goals on 602 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 63 goals on 672 shots.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Devils have won each of their last five games as favorites against the Kraken.
• The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Devils have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites.
• The Kraken have won six of their last seven games as road underdogs.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games as underdogs.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in 21 of their last 23 games as favorites.
• The Devils have lost the first period in five of their last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Devils’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Kraken’s last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last four games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Devils’ last eight games following a road win.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Nico Hischier has recorded an assist in four of the Devils’ last five games against the Kraken.
• Jesper Bratt ranks T4th in the Eastern Conference for shootout goals (3) this season.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Berkly Catton has scored at least one goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games as underdogs.
• Kaapo Kakko has recorded an assist in three of the Kraken’s last four road games.
• Jared McCann has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 51.5% against the Devils (min. 5 faceoffs) – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Matchup/League Facts

• The New Jersey Devils rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
• The New Jersey Devils have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (7).
• The Seattle Kraken have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (18).
• The Seattle Kraken rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.55).

Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

The Devils have won 5 straight games against the Kraken and should have the edge at home. However, I’m not laying this price with a Devils side that’s had issues finishing games and goes into a hole offensively. The Kraken are simply playing the better hockey right now and if that offense stays hot, this is a more than winnable game. The Kraken have also seen some of their best results this season come on the road. We’re getting the team in better form at the more favorable price. I’ll take a stab with the Kraken.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Seattle Kraken