Red Wings vs. Kraken: Preview, odds, props and best bets

Detroit’s west coast road trip is coming to an end this afternoon when the Red Wings step on the ice to face the Kraken in Seattle. It’s a President’s Day matinee for these two teams, so you’ll want to get the odds from one of the best NHL betting sites and submit a hockey betting ticket.

The Red Wings are eighth in the playoff race with two months left in the regular season. Detroit returns to Michigan for a game at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday against the Avalanche. After the homestand, the Wings will play 13 of their final 21 on the road, including five straight in late March and early April. If the Red Wings are going to solidify their first playoff appearance in eight years, they need to win every game they can, away or at home, holiday or not.

Here are the odds for the game from Caesars Sportsbook:

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Every team in the NHL, including the Wings’ opponent on Monday, the Kraken, is using the NHL film room to break down key plays. Here’s a look at the Joey Daccord’s stellar performance last week:

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The Kraken allow the sixth-fewest goals in the NHL. They also have a scoring attack that rates in the bottom third of the league. Goalie Joey Daccord is coming off a superb performance last week against the mighty Boston Bruins.

Detroit is road weary, and we expect a slower game with physical play. That means fewer good shots, more narrow passing lanes and a low-scoring contest.

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The recent history of this series dates back to last October. That’s when Seattle won 5-4 in overtime in Detroit. That may as well be ancient history: The Red Wings lineup is healthier and better now. Take Detroit on the moneyline or choose our best bet, outlined above.

We also like Detroit: +1.5 (-210, FanDuel). We don’t have a problem laying down $210 to win $100 on Detroit if we get 1.5 goals on the road.

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