Seattle Kraken vs
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Seattle Kraken to Face Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre: Jets Favored to Win Against Struggling Kraken

The Seattle Kraken will travel to Canada Life Centre to face the Winnipeg Jets, with Seattle holding a record of 33-34-13 and Winnipeg boasting a record of 50-24-6. Both teams have split their two matchups this season. The puck is set to drop at 8 PM EST, with Winnipeg opening as the favorite at -211 and the line remaining unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kraken +182 | Jets -211
• Spread: Kraken +1.5 (-140) | Jets -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Winnipeg will win straight-up is 68%.

Seattle vs Winnipeg Stats

Seattle Kraken

Seattle recently lost their game against the St. Louis Blues with a score of 4-1, with James McCann scoring the only goal. Joey Daccord made 24 saves out of 27 shots faced. The team's offense has struggled this season, scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last eight games. Jared McCann leads the team with 61 points and 29 goals, while Oliver Bjorkstrand has 57 points. The defense has been average, ranking eighth in goals against per game and ninth in shots against per game. Joey Daccord has a record of 18-18-11 with a 2.45 GAA and .916 SV%. Despite their efforts, Seattle is not expected to make the playoffs this season as they have a power ranking of 24 and are currently 33-34-13 with a ranking of 29 in offense and 9 in defense.

Winnipeg Jets Analysis

In their recent game, the Winnipeg Jets were the underdogs but managed to defeat the Colorado Avalanche with a score of 7-0. Several players had impressive performances, with Sean Monahan, Josh Morrissey, and Adam Lowry standing out. The team's offense has been strong, scoring three or more goals in seven of their last nine games. They currently rank 15th in goals per game and 17th in shots per game. On the defensive end, the Jets have excelled, leading in goals against per game. Goalies Connor Hellebuyck and Laurent Brossoit have also performed well this season. With a record of 50-24-6, the Jets are ranked second in the Central Division and are heading into the playoffs in good form. Despite a recent loss to Seattle, the team holds a power ranking of 11.

Winnipeg Jets Poised for Victory Against Struggling Seattle Kraken

The Winnipeg Jets have shown dominance in their eight matchups against the Seattle Kraken, boasting a record of 6-2-0. Throughout the season, Winnipeg's defense and goaltending have been outstanding, leading the league in goals against per game and ranking 15th in shots against per game. Connor Hellebuyck has been a key player with a record of 36-19-4, a 2.38 GAA, and a .922 SV%, while Laurent Brossoit has also performed well with a record of 14-5-2, a 2.00 GAA, and a .928 SV%.

On the other hand, Seattle has struggled offensively, scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last eight games. The Kraken rank 29th in goals per game and 25th in shots per game, averaging just 2.12 goals per game in their matchups against the Jets. As Winnipeg seeks to end the season strongly, it is predicted that they will secure a victory by two or more goals against the Kraken. Betting on the puck line (-1.5) and selecting Winnipeg is recommended.

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