Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Blackhawks? The puck drops at 8:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at United Center in Chicago, IL. In this Western matchup, the Kraken are favored by -1.5 goals against the Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is 5.5 goals.

SEATTLE KRAKEN VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blackhawks winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+124)
• The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Seattle Offense Score Enough on the Road?

With a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken are now 15-16-2 this season. Seattle’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, the Kraken failed to cover.

Offensively, Seattle couldn’t find the net, managing 23 shots on goal. The Bruins scored their first goal just 3:23 into the game, and added another at 9:57 in the first period. The Kraken’s 19 giveaways didn’t help their cause, as they were shut out for the game.

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, recording 19 in the game.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Seattle couldn’t find the net in the second or third. None of their players scored, leaving the team with a 15-16-2 record after the loss.

Seattle’s defense gave up two early goals to Boston, both in the first period at 16:37 and 10:03. However, they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

Will Chicago Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?

Chicago improved to 11-19-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.

Four different players scored for Chicago, who built a 4-0 lead before Anaheim got on the board. The Ducks’ second goal came with only 4 seconds left in the game.

In their 4-2 win over the Ducks, Chicago’s offense saw contributions from four different players, with Ryan Donato netting his 7th goal of the season. Seth Jones added his 2nd goal, while Teuvo Teravainen scored his 4th, and Isaak Phillips got his 1st of the year.

The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Chicago had 12 giveaways in the game.

Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in the Blackhawks’ win over the Ducks. Defensively, Chicago recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks’ defense allowed two late goals, one at 10:16 in the 3rd period and another with just 4 seconds left.