Toronto Maple Leafs vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 2/6/25

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Maple Leafs and Kraken. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5

This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, February 6th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

• Looking at our projections, the Maple Leafs are expected to take down the Kraken by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
• The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5

Can the Maple Leafs Live Up to the Hype on the Road?

Toronto fell to 32-19-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early, with Minnesota scoring at 9:41 in the first period, but William Nylander evened the score with a power-play goal at 19:08. The game remained tied until the Wild netted the winner 2:14 into overtime.

The total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. As underdogs on the puck line, Toronto didn’t cover. The loss dropped their record to 32-19-2.

In their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs’ offense managed 28 shots on goal but only found the net once. William Nylander, with his 9th goal of the season, scored on a power play at 19:08 in the first period.

Auston Matthews recorded his 6th assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th. Toronto had 10 giveaways in the game.

Toronto’s defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the opening period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Maple Leafs’ defense also recorded 30 hits and 2 takeaways.

Can Seattle Lock in a Home Win?

Seattle fell to 23-29-4 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 2 goals fell well short of that mark. Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period.

Seattle’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots and committing 19 giveaways. Joey Daccord made 31 saves for the Kraken, who failed to score for the first time this season.

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

They were held scoreless across all three periods, and none of their players found the net in the game.

Defensively, the Kraken gave up both of their goals in the first period, with the second coming on a power play. However, they tightened up after that, not allowing any goals in the second or third periods. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.