Avalanche vs Kraken Prediction, Preview, Odds and Picks Jan 21
The Seattle Kraken are into the second game of their five-game homestand and they face the defending Stanley Cup Champions. The NHL odds peg Seattle as underdogs as the Kraken have not been too prolific at home with an 11-9-2 record. Meanwhile, Colorado has alternated wins and losses on the road but has won three straight since getting healthier.
Let’s check the latest NHL news, stats, injury reports, and NHL lines for Avalanche vs Kraken. We’ve got plenty of NHL picks for you to consider.
Avalanche Picking Up Momentum But…
Injuries threaten to keep Colorado down as the team now has star defenseman Cale Makar (undisclosed) listed on the injury report. If Makar won’t suit up, he’ll join his fellow D-men in Bowen Byram and Josh Manson on the sidelines. That leaves Colorado much thinner from the back.
But since Nathan MacKinnon returned, Colorado has started to pick up steam. The perennial Hart Trophy contender has 12 points in his last four games. Colorado went 4-1 in this span. The team is 13-4-0 when he records a multi-point a game as he remains the team’s engine on offense.
Nathan MacKinnon is on pace for 109 points in 71 games played ��
— Drew Livingstone (@ProducerDrew_) January 19, 2023
If he can keep it up, the Avalanche are rightful favorites to bet on online. But even with their middling record, Colorado is still considered a shoe-in for the playoffs and they are still a profitable bet as a road team (+$184 to date).
Kraken are Streak Busters
The Kraken are this season’s most impressive team. The NHL’s newest franchise is on pace to finish with 106 points and a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The team has been on a tear recently and has won 9 of its last 11 games. Notably, the Kraken have been busting plenty of winning streaks.
Seattle snapped Boston’s and New Jersey’s winning streaks. It did the latter at home, which is a much-needed home win for the Kraken. The team has struggled at home mainly because of lackluster offense. The Kraken average three goals at home (21st in the league) versus 4.3 on the road (leads the league). Their power play also drops from 23.3% (11th) to 17.2 percent (28th).
The team will need to get its offense going as their goaltending situation remains inconsistent. Martin Jones has been red-hot recently but his overall save percentage in home games is just 89.1 percent. If he can stay hot, Seattle could pull the upset.
Avalanche vs Kraken Game Injuries
Avalanche vs Kraken Head-to-Head
These teams have met four times and are 2-2-0 against each other and 1-1 in Seattle. The totals have also gone 2-2. At least one team scores three or more goals in all of their matchups.
Avalanche vs Kraken Game Information
- Game: Avalanche (24-17-3) vs Kraken (27-14-4)
- Day/Time: Saturday, Jan. 21, 10:07 p.m. ET
- Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Avalanche vs Kraken Live Stream: NHL TV
Avalanche vs Kraken Betting Lines
Avalanche vs Kraken Picks & Prediction
Colorado is on a roll but that could be stopped by the Kraken here. While the Avalanche have an edge in offense, the Kraken could match it if they played like they did on the road. Jones and whoever is in net will also need to step up. But at their online gambling lines, it’s worth betting on the Kraken.
The Colorado Avalanche are listed at -105 in our Las Vegas lines, offering a chance to win $95 on a $100 wager. The Seattle Kraken are listed at -115, meaning if you wager $100 on the Kraken, you have a chance to win $87.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Kraken a 53.49% chance to win, with the Avalanche at 51.22%.
