Toronto Maple Leafs vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/29
This article was published on Jan 29, 2026. Today’s picks NHL picks

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to visit the Seattle Kraken in an NHL regular-season game. The game will take place at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.
Both teams have similar records this season, with the Maple Leafs at 24-20-9 and the Kraken at 24-19-9. Toronto is led by head coach Craig Berube, while Lane Lambert guides Seattle. This game could impact the conference standings, as Toronto ranks 13th in the Eastern Conference and Seattle sits 10th in the Western Conference.
Maple Leafs vs Kraken Game Day Info
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine -111, Seattle Kraken MoneyLine -108
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been on a tough streak lately. They have lost their last five games. In these games, they have struggled to keep the puck out of their net, giving up at least four goals in four of those contests.
Auston Matthews has been a standout player for the team. He scored a goal and provided two assists in the recent game against the Buffalo Sabres. Max Domi also contributed with a goal and an assist in that game.
Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz have both seen time in the net. Woll faced a high number of shots in the game against the Detroit Red Wings, making 39 saves. Stolarz had a challenging game against the Vegas Golden Knights, allowing five goals on 30 shots.
Seattle Kraken Team Preview
The Seattle Kraken have shown strong performances in their recent home games. They secured a 5-1 win against the Washington Capitals, with Philipp Grubauer stopping 19 out of 20 shots. Jared McCann led the charge with two goals and two assists in that game.
In another home game, the Kraken won 4-2 against the New Jersey Devils. Despite taking fewer shots, the team managed to score four goals. Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers were key players, each adding a goal and an assist.
Seattle faced a setback in their game against the Anaheim Ducks, losing 4-2. The team had 22 shots but only scored twice. Philipp Grubauer made 27 saves on 30 shots in that game.
BTB Betting Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs are slightly favored with a moneyline of -111 against the Seattle Kraken at -108. The Maple Leafs rank higher in goals and assists, giving them an edge. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of Toronto, so picking the Maple Leafs to win straight up is recommended.
The current total is set at 6.0, with the over at -121 and the under at +100. Both teams have shown offensive strength, with Toronto ranking 5th in goals and Seattle’s defense allowing 138 goals, ranked 7th. The projected total is 7, suggesting the over is the better pick.