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New Jersey Devils vs. Seattle Kraken

February 12, 2024



The second meeting this season is coming up soon for the Seattle Kraken (21-20-10) and New Jersey Devils (25-21-4) on Monday, February 12, at 7:00 PM ET at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils come into this matchup with a moneyline at -145, revealing themselves as favorites at home.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Kraken have lost their last two consecutive games and are now 2-3 in the previous five overall. In their latest loss, they fell 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers and it marked their second consecutive loss while on the road.

They have a handful of players that do contribute to their offense and stand out. This includes Oliver Bjorkstrand leading with 40 points, Jared McCann with 21 goals, and Vince Dunn with 31 assists.

The Kraken consistently score an average of 2.76 goals per game, supported by 28.9 shots, while their power play boasts a 21.3 percent success rate, resulting in 30 goals for and against. This aligns them closely with the Devils, promising a competitive offensive showdown.

Defensively, the Kraken allow an average of 2.86 goals against and confront 29.7 shot attempts per game, showcasing a slightly less advantageous ratio compared to their offensive prowess. Additionally, they demonstrate a 78.7 percent penalty kill rate, akin to the Devils' performance.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The Devils are in a losing slump lately, as they have lost their last four out of five games and are currently on a two-game losing skid. Their most recent defeat was a 1-0 overtime battle against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Jesper Bratt has been handling their offense well, as he leads with 55 points and 35 assists. They also have Tyler Toffoli who leads them in scoring with 21 goals.

The Devils stress the significance of adopting a proactive approach early on to achieve success. They exhibit an average of 3.38 goals and 31.3 shots per game, highlighting their offensive prowess. During power plays, they have netted 36 goals while allowing 30, yielding a power play percentage of 21.3.

Defensively, they concede an average of 3.52 goals and face 30.0 shots per game, suggesting a less favorable defensive ratio compared to their offensive output. Their penalty kill percentage stands at 79.5, slightly surpassing that of the Kraken.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

The betting odds have been provided by MyBookie, which shows that the New Jersey Devils are slight favorites (-145) to find success at home. The last time these two met was back in December of last year, where the Devils won 2-1 while playing on the road. With the Kraken’s offense suffering many times this season, look for the Devils to find consistency at home.

Final Pick: New Jersey Devils -145