New Jersey Devils vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Kraken. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Kraken. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS 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 Monday, January 6th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Kraken.
• We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+162)
• The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Is a Road Win Possible for New Jersey?

New Jersey fell to 24-15-3 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.

The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames scored all three of their goals. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. This marks the 19th time this season they’ve been held scoreless.

New Jersey struggled with giveaways, recording 19 in the game. After a scoreless first and second period, the Flames scored three times in the third.

Defensively, the Devils held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Devils’ defense also had 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

Do the Kraken Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Seattle’s 2-0 loss to the Bruins dropped their record to 17-20-3. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, and Seattle’s offense couldn’t respond. The Kraken managed 23 shots on goal but failed to find the net.

Seattle’s offense struggled in their latest game, failing to score on 23 shots on goal. They were shut out for the first time this season and recorded 19 giveaways.

Despite their efforts, the Kraken couldn’t find the net in any period, including on their power play opportunities. The game ended in a 2-0 loss to Boston.

Defensively, the Kraken will look to bounce back after giving up two early goals in their last game against the Bruins. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits. However, they allowed the first two goals, with the second coming on a power play at 10:03 in the first period.