Seattle Kraken vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/22

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The NHL regular season is kicking off, and the Seattle Kraken will visit the Pittsburgh Penguins. This game will be held at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Seattle Kraken, led by head coach Lane Lambert, hold a record of 10-5-5. They are ranked third in the Western Pacific Division. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins, coached by Dan Muse, have a 10-6-4 record and sit fourth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Both teams aim to start their season strong with a win.

Kraken vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Seattle Kraken Puck Line: +1.5 (-273)
    • Pittsburgh Penguins Puck Line: -1.5 (+216)
    • Seattle Kraken MoneyLine: -104
    • Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine: -115
    • Over: 6.0 (-101)
    • Under: 6.0 (-120)

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They managed a win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a score of 3-2. In that game, Brandon Montour and Shane Wright were key contributors with Montour providing two assists and Wright scoring a goal.

In their previous game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Kraken faced a 4-2 loss. Jordan Eberle and Ryker Evans were the standout players for Seattle, each scoring a goal. Eberle also had three hits, showing his involvement in the game.

Seattle’s top players have shown strong performances this season. Jaden Schwartz and Jordan Eberle have each scored eight goals. Matty Beniers has been effective in setting up plays, with 11 assists over 20 games.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had mixed results in their recent games. They suffered a tough 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild, managing only 19 shots on goal. Arturs Silovs struggled in net, allowing four goals on 10 shots.

In an earlier game, the Penguins secured a 4-0 win against the Nashville Predators at home. Sidney Crosby and Blake Lizotte each scored a goal, contributing to the team’s 22 shots on goal. The defense also played well, blocking 14 shots.

Overall, the Penguins have shown both strong and weak performances. They rank 13th in goals and assists for the season. However, they need to improve their consistency to climb the standings.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored to win with a moneyline of -115. They have a slight edge in goals and assists compared to the Seattle Kraken. The projected score is Penguins 4, Kraken 3. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Penguins to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with the under at -120. Both teams have shown strong offensive stats, but their goaltending is also solid. The projected total score is 7, suggesting the over is the better pick for this game.