Kraken vs Lightning Prediction

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Kraken vs Lightning Prediction

The Seattle Kraken and Tampa Bay Lightning face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Amalie Arena. 

Kraken Look to End Losing Streak

The Kraken have lost two games in a row and each of the games has been defeats by a final score of 3-2. In the last game against the Florida Panthers, the Kraken scored only two gaols and that led to the one goal defeat. Jared McCann finished with one goal and four shots on goal. The Kraken on the season is averaging 2.22 goals while their defense is giving up 3.33 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th. 

Kraken Betting Trends

  • The Kraken have won five of their last seven games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
  • The road team has covered the puck line in five of the Kraken's last six games.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in nine of the Kraken's last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
  • The Kraken have lost the third period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Lightning Have Dominated the Last Couple of Games

The Lightning have won two games in a row and each of the games they have dominated. Two games ago against the Carolina Hurricanes, they won 3-0 and in the last game against the San Jose Sharks they won 6-0. The Lightning overall this season are averaging 3.63 goals while their defense is giving up 3.0 goals per game. The Lightning’s offense is ranked 8th while their defense is ranked 12th. 

Lightning Betting Trends

  • The Lightning have lost five of their last seven games as favorites following a home win.
  • The Lightning have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at Amalie Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Lightning's last five games following a home win.
  • The home team has won the first period in seven of the Lightning's last eight games.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Lightning’s defense has been lights out heading into this game and they should have no issue locking down again in this game the Kraken are averaging only 2.22 goals per game and they are going  to really struggle to get any type of offense going here. This is going to be an easy victory for Tampa Bay. Back the Lightning -1.5.

Shane’s PickTampa Bay Lightning -1.5

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.