Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/19

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The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Seattle Kraken in an NHL regular season game at Climate Pledge Arena. The Penguins have a record of 22-15-11 and are led by head coach Dan Muse. They are ranked third in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

The Seattle Kraken, with head coach Lane Lambert, hold a 21-17-9 record. They are third in the Western Pacific Division. The game is set for Monday, January 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM and will air on ESPN+.

Penguins vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine -123, Seattle Kraken MoneyLine +101

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They secured a 6-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers but faced close losses to teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets and Tampa Bay Lightning. Their offensive effort has been strong, with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin being key contributors.

Sidney Crosby leads the team in points with 53 from 47 games, showcasing his consistency. Evgeni Malkin has also been effective, providing 25 assists in 32 games. Bryan Rust adds depth with his 37 points, while Erik Karlsson supports from the defense with 29 assists.

In goal, Stuart Skinner has been the primary choice, appearing in 31 games with 15 wins. Despite not recording any shutouts, he has made 682 saves. Arturs Silovs and Sergei Murashov have also seen some time in the net, providing backup options when needed.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have faced some tough games recently. They lost to the Utah Mammoth 6-3, despite Matty Beniers contributing one goal and one assist. Philipp Grubauer faced 30 shots and made 25 saves in this game.

In their previous game, the Kraken were defeated by the Boston Bruins 4-2. Eeli Tolvanen scored a goal and added six hits. The team managed two power-play goals but still fell short.

The Kraken’s last victory was against the New York Rangers with a 4-2 score. Jared McCann scored once, and Philipp Grubauer saved 20 of 22 shots. This win was their only victory in the past five games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -123. The Kraken have a moneyline of +101. Given the Penguins’ strong stats, with 149 goals and 257 assists this season, they are the pick to win. The projected score is Penguins 4, Kraken 3.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.0. With both teams having solid offensive numbers, the total score is likely to exceed this line. The projected total is 7, making the over the recommended pick.