Seattle Kraken vs New York Rangers Prediction 1/12/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Seattle Kraken and the New York Rangers meet Monday in NHL action from Madison Square Garden. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Seattle Kraken vs. New York Rangers prediction.

Seattle Kraken Recap

The Seattle Kraken come into this game looking to shake off a 3-2 loss at the hands of Carolina last time out to sit at 20-15-8 this season. After this game, Seattle will head on the road for a game against the New Jersey Devils.

Kraken Lose Back-To-Back Games

Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken in scoring with 28 points including a team-high 15 goals and 13 assists while Matty Beniers has 28 points with 9 goals and a team-high 19 assists. Chandler Stephenson has 27 points with 11 goals and 16 assists and Eeli Tolvanen has 25 points with 7 goals and 18 assists. Vince Dunn also has 25 points with 6 goals and 19 assists as well this season. Joey Daccord has gone 12-10-5 with a 2.83 GAA and a .903 save percentage while Philipp Grubauer is 8-3-2 with a 2.27 GAA and a .925 save percentage this season. Matt Murray is also 0-2-1 with a 2.21 GAA and a .922 save percentage this season.

New York Rangers Recap

The New York Rangers come into this game looking to bounce back after ending up on the wrong side of a 10-2 beatdown loss to Boston last time out to sit at 20-20-6 this season. After this game, New York will take on the Ottawa Senators at home.

Rangers Lose 3 Straight & 6 Of Last 7

Artemi Panarin has 49 points with 16 goals and 33 assists while Adam Fox has 28 points with 24 assists. JT Miller has 24 points with 11 goals and 13 assists while Will Cuylle has 23 points with 10 goals and 13 assists and Mika Zibanejad has 40 points with 17 goals and 23 assists. Alexis Lafreniere also has 24 points with 15 assists as well this season. Igor Shesterkin has gone 17-12-4 with a 2.45 GAA and a .913 save percentage while Jonathan Quick is 3-8-2 with a 2.78 GAA and an .899 save percentage in goal for the Rangers so far this season.

Seattle Kraken @ New York Rangers Betting Trends: January 12, 2026

Why the New York Rangers will win

• The Kraken have lost each of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Rangers have won five of their last six games against the Kraken.
• The Rangers have covered the puck line in each of their last three night games following a road loss.
• The Kraken have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Rangers have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kraken have won five of their last six games as road underdogs.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites.
• The Rangers have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kraken’s last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Rangers’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Rangers’ last 11 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last three games.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Vincent Trocheck has scored a goal in each of the Rangers’ last three home games.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last six games.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Beniers has scored a goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games.
• Brandon Montour has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Rangers.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New York Rangers rank 29th in the league for goals per game this season (2.57).
• The New York Rangers rank 32nd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (7).
• The Seattle Kraken rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.94%).
• The Seattle Kraken rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.74).

Seattle Kraken vs. New York Rangers Prediction

I’m on the Kraken here. I’d like to think the Rangers show up in a bounce back effort after whatever that was against the Bruins, but the thing is that I don’t trust the Rangers at home at the best of times, especially as a favorite. Seattle’s played some decent hockey over the last couple of weeks, and I think Seattle has the value edge here so give me the Kraken.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Seattle +125