Columbus Blue Jackets vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blue Jackets versus the Kraken? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets in a non-conference matchup.

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5

This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

• Based on our analysis, we foresee the Kraken winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
• Take the Kraken on the moneyline
• The Kraken should also cover at -1.5

Will Columbus Win on the Road?

Columbus dropped to 5-7-2 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, giving up their first goal just 56 seconds into the game and allowing five goals in the first period.

Going into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached 9. Columbus, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They managed to score their first goal at 19:11 in the second period, when the Capitals were already up 5-0.

Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals. Damon Severson netted his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson found the net 49 seconds into the second period.

Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his fourth assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan now has five assists after contributing on Labanc’s second-period goal.

Defensively, the Blue Jackets will look to bounce back after a rough outing in their previous game, where they gave up 7 goals to the Capitals. They allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the game and were down 5-0 by the end of the first period. Goalie Daniil Tarasov had a tough night, making 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage.

Taking a Look at the Kraken Chances at Home

Seattle’s 2-0 loss to the Bruins dropped their record to 6-8-1. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, Seattle failed to cover. The Kraken’s offense was shut out, managing 23 shots on goal.

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken had 19 giveaways and failed to score in any of the three periods.

Seattle was unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities and didn’t score any empty net or shorthanded goals. The team now sits at 6-8-1 after the loss.

Defensively, the Kraken will look to improve after allowing two early goals in their last game against the Bruins. Both goals came in the first period, with the first at 3:23 and the second at 9:57. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage, while the Kraken’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.