How to Pick the Kraken vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The Seattle Kraken (25-22-11) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (27-21-8) on Thursday, February 29, with both coming off a victory. Kraken (-117) versus Penguins (-102) looks rather close, according to the moneyline odds.

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Kraken vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• Seattle and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday's over/under (6 goals) 31 times this season.
• This season, 28 of Pittsburgh's games have featured more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.8 goals per game, 0.24 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game's over/under is 0.4 more than the 5.6 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Moneyline Pick

Kraken Moneyline: -117

• The Kraken have won 52.4% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (11-10).
• Seattle is 11-7 when playing with moneyline odds of -117 or shorter (61.1% win percentage).
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Kraken have an implied probability of 53.9% to win.

Penguins Moneyline: -102

• Pittsburgh has earned an upset victory 11 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 21 games as the underdog).
• The Penguins have eight wins in games when their odds are -102 or longer on the moneyline (in 16 opportunities).
• Pittsburgh's implied probability to win is 50.5% based on the moneyline odds.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Seattle 4, Pittsburgh 3

Kraken Leaders

• With 25 goals and 21 assists this season, Jared McCann is one of Seattle's leading contributors (46 points).
• With 11 goals and 32 assists, Vince Dunn is one of the most important offensive options for Seattle with his 43 points (0.7 per game).
• Oliver Bjorkstrand has created 42 points for Seattle in 58 games this season, scoring on 9.7% of his shots and recording 14 goals and 28 assists.
• In 39 games played this season, Joey Daccord (16-12-10) has given up 92 goals.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby's 32 goals and 30 assists in 56 games give him 62 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
• Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel has racked up 52 total points (1.0 per game), with 22 goals and 30 assists.
• Evgeni Malkin has 16 goals and 29 assists for Seattle.
• Tristan Jarry has a 17-17-4 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (19th in the league). In 39 games, he has 960 saves, and has given up 93 goals (2.6 goals against average).

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Seattle vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, ROOT Sports NW, and SportsNet PT
• Location: Seattle, Washington
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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