Seattle Kraken (23-28-4) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (32-19-2)
Game Info: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00 pm (Climate Pledge Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken +140 / Toronto Maple Leafs -166 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Seattle Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, February 6th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 32-19-2 this year after they defeated Calgary by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Toronto was tied at two in the second period, but they scored the next three goals to pull away in the win. The Maple Leafs outshot Calgary by a total of 30-26, won 52.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Knies, McMann, Nylander (3), and Tavares, while Woll stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Maple Leafs defeated the Oilers by a score of 4-3 but did lose to the Wild by a score of 3-1 before that. Toronto has lost three of their last five games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 66 points. Toronto has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 2.89 goals against per game, while also going 23.3% on the power play and 79.6% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led Toronto with 16 goals, 54 assists, and 122 shots on goal, while William Nylander has added 33 goals, 22 assists, and 182 shots on goal. Joseph Woll is 19-10-0 with a 2.67 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage this season.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 23-28-4 this season after they lost to Detroit in a shootout by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Seattle trailed 4-2 in the third period, but they were able to tie the game, before losing in the shootout. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 40-27, won 41.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Beniers, Stephenson, and Wright (2), while Daccord stopped 36 out of 40 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Kraken lost to the Flames by a score of 3-2 but did beat the Sharks by a score of 6-2 before that. Seattle has lost four of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 50 points. Seattle has scored 2.98 goals per game and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 14 goals, 28 assists, and 124 shots on goal, while Chandler Stephenson has added 10 goals, 29 assists, and 55 shots on goal. Joey Daccord is 18-13-3 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this year.
Why the Maple Leafs will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost 13 of their last 14 games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Maple Leafs have won eight of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games at Climate Pledge Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have won the first period in each of their last four games against the Kraken.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last five games as favorites following a road win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kraken’s last four games as home underdogs against opponents on a winning streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 14 of the Kraken’s last 16 night games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games following a road win.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Eberle has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Atlantic Division opponents at Climate Pledge Arena.
- Jared McCann has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last five games at Climate Pledge Arena.
- Shane Wright has recorded at least one point in seven of the Kraken’s last eight games.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one point in each of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games against the Kraken.
- William Nylander has scored at least one goal in four of the Maple Leafs’ last five road games.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances in road games.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Seattle Kraken Prediction
Toronto comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row, but their West Coast road trip will continue here. The Maple Leafs are 13-8-2 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 13-13-4 at home. Seattle has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed at least four goals in three of those four losses. I don’t trust this Seattle team on either end of the ice right now, so give me the Maple Leafs -1.5 in this contest.