Seattle Kraken vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction for Monday on 1/12

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The Seattle Kraken are set to play against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. This NHL regular season game will take place on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the game live on NHLN.

The Kraken come into this game with a 20-15-8 record. They are ranked 7th in the Western Conference. On the other side, the Rangers hold a 20-20-6 record and sit at 14th in the Eastern Conference.

Kraken vs Rangers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. New York Rangers
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Seattle Kraken Puck Line: +1.5 (-217)
    • New York Rangers Puck Line: -1.5 (+177)
    • Seattle Kraken MoneyLine: +117
    • New York Rangers MoneyLine: -140
    • Over/Under: 5.5 (Over -122, Under -101)

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have faced a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They lost their last two games by one goal each, both ending with a score of 3-2 against the Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild. Before these losses, they secured back-to-back wins against the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames, with scores of 7-4 and 5-1 respectively.

Matty Beniers has been a consistent performer for the Kraken. He scored in the recent games against the Hurricanes and Wild, contributing to the team’s offensive efforts. In the season so far, he has netted 9 goals and made 19 assists in 43 games.

In goal, Philipp Grubauer has been the primary choice with 15 appearances. He has 8 wins and 3 losses, making 383 saves and allowing 31 goals. His performances have been a key factor in the team’s defensive efforts this season.

New York Rangers Team Preview

The New York Rangers have had a tough stretch recently. They have lost four of their last five games. Their only win came against the Florida Panthers with a 5-1 score.

In their recent games, Mika Zibanejad has been a standout player. He has contributed both goals and assists consistently. Artemi Panarin also provides strong offensive support with his assists.

Jonathan Quick has been the primary goalie for the Rangers in the recent games. He faced challenges, especially in the loss against the Boston Bruins. Despite these challenges, he remains a key player for the team.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Rangers are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -140. The Rangers have strong skater stats, ranking well in goals and assists. The projected score is Rangers 3, Kraken 2. A pick on the Rangers to win straight up is recommended.

The total for the game is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have solid goaltending stats, with the Rangers having a slightly better goals against rank. The projected total is 5 goals. Betting on the under 5.5 at -101 is advised.