Seattle Kraken Stanley Cup Playoff odds preview: Can the Kraken make it into the playoffs?
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It’s hard to believe that the Seattle Kraken have only been in the league for three seasons, and while they had a tumultuous inaugural season as expected, their sophomore campaign with 100 points is one of the more impressive feats for an expansion team.
In the 2023-24 season, it hasn’t been as easy but they’re staying afloat as they have kept games relatively close and look to Jared McCann and Oliver Bjorkstrand to steady their offense, while goalie Joey Daccord has been tasked to mind the net over Philipp Grubauer.
They’re close, but currently on the outside looking in when we talk about the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Can they slip in and do damage like they were able to achieve last season to many team’s surprise? Let’s take a look at the latest Stanley Cup odds and see where the Kraken stand.
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As you can see, Seattle isn’t close to a favorite to win the Cup this year, let alone win their division or the Western Conference. Their odds to make the playoffs are around a +340 or better at FanDuelas of writing this article, with odds to miss the playoffs also offered, currently at a -315 at BetRivers.
That’s heavy on the negative side for Kraken fans, but I think it’s a great opportunity for folks to get some major value on their chance to make the playoffs. Why?
It’s because I strongly believe in their chances to make it in this season!
This isn’t a knee-jerk reaction to thinking they’re about to rip off a major winning streak, much like they did in late December through early January. After all, they made sure to erase that pleasant nine-game run by going 2-7-1 in the following 10 games. But they’ve also gone 3-0-1 in their last four, and only gave up four goals in the wins.
That’s part of the story for me: their goaltending. After Philipp Grubauer went down with a lower body injury, career backup Joey Daccord was responsible for the Kraken’s massive surge and left in net once Grubauer returned.
It’s hard to argue with the results, especially with Daccord ranking in the top 10 in Saves (even without playing the full season) and Goals Against Average, while being top-3 in Save Percentage. You don’t mess with a brick wall in goal, especially with Seattle’s scoring struggles putting them at 28th in the league in goals scored.
You know what teams that don’t score much, don’t often do? Have a good record when leading after two periods. Why would they? That’s the money 20, and teams that don’t score, don’t win.
As of publish, the Kraken are three games out of a Wild Card spot in the West, with the Kings and Blues ahead of the Preds who are tied at 62 points, and the Kraken three behind. Nashville has a extra game played compared St. Louis and Seattle, and LA is firmly entrenched in the first WC spot.
As of publish, the Kraken are three points out of a Wild Card spot in the West, with the Kings and Blues ahead of the Preds, who have 62 points, and the Kraken are three behind. Nashville has a extra game played compared to St. Louis and Seattle, and LA is firmly entrenched in the first WC spot.
The fight will be difficult, as five points separate five teams for that final position. If Joey Daccord can hold steady, or Grubauer can return to his last-season form if Daccord falters, and they keep that strong record for regulation wins when leading after 40 minutes, it makes me believe in the Kraken as a great value to make the Stanley Cup playoffs. From there, who knows?
