Seattle Kraken vs Utah Hockey Club Betting Pick & Prediction 4/8/25

Looking to win big? The Kraken and Hockey Club face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hockey Club are hosting the game at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Hockey Club are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Kraken in a Western conference matchup.

SEATTLE KRAKEN VS UTAH HOCKEY CLUB BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Hockey Club -1.5

This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, April 8th.

WHY BET THE UTAH HOCKEY CLUB:

• Our projections indicate that the Hockey Club should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.
• Take the Hockey Club on the moneyline
• The Hockey Club should also cover at -1.5

Are the Kraken Ready for a Win at Salt Lake City?

With a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken fell to 34-38-6 this season. Seattle entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 combined goals fell well short of that mark.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, tallying 19 in the game.

None of Seattle’s players found the net, and the team remained scoreless through all three periods. The Kraken were unable to capitalize on their opportunities, finishing with 0 goals and 0 assists.

Defensively, Seattle gave up two early goals in the first period, including one just 3:23 into the game and another at the 10:03 mark. However, they kept Boston off the board for the rest of the game. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the Kraken’s defense registered 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

Will the Hockey Club Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Utah’s latest game was a 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights, bringing their record to 35-30-12. The total for this one was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over. Utah, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.

Utah had a 2-0 lead before the Golden Knights came back. Logan Cooley scored first for Utah, and Ian Cole added another before Vegas responded with four straight goals.

Utah Hockey Club took 19 shots on goal in their 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights, scoring three times. Alexander Kerfoot’s second goal of the season tied the game 3-3 in the third period. Logan Cooley added his second goal of the year, while Ian Cole found the net for the first time this season.

Cooley also picked up his eighth assist on Cole’s goal. Nick Bjugstad contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to two. Utah ended the game with 13 giveaways.

Utah’s defense struggled late, giving up the tying goal at the end of the 2nd period, another early in the 3rd, and the game-winner just 2:15 into overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves with an 88.6% save percentage. Utah’s defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 21 hits.