A perfect NHL betting opportunity awaits as the Seattle Kraken (8-9-5) and Chicago Blackhawks (6-13-0) battle Tuesday, November 28 at 8:30 PM ET. The Kraken are becoming moderate favorites to win, as their moneyline is -185.

The Kraken are coming off a 5-1 blowout against the Vancouver Canucks. Over their last five games, they are now 2-3 and must find success on the road.

Despite having a losing record, they are fourth in the Pacific Division. Their road record is not the most appealing either, at 4-3-4.

They have managed to average 2.77 goals and 29.4 shots per contest. They have scored a total of 16 power play goals, with a power play percentage at 23.5.

Their defense has been a cause for concern in their losses, as they allow teams to put up 3.46 goals a game on 29.5 shots. In power play situations, they have allowed 17 goals overall and have a penalty kill percentage at 73.8.

The Blackhawks have not managed better than the Kraken over their last five, going 1-4 and obtaining a recent loss. This was a 4-2 showing against the St. Louis Blue.

They have been at the bottom of the barrel for the Central Division for a while now and are likely not going to anytime soon. They are even worse at home than on the road, as they have a 2-6-0 record here.

The Blackhawks have averages that are worse than the Kraken, as they put up 2.58 goals a game and take 27.7 shots. They have only scored six goals in power play situations and carry a power play percentage at 9.7.

Their defense is a bit worse too, as they allow 3.68 goals a game and all 33.0 shots to be taken on them. They also have allowed 14 goals in power play battles and have a penalty kill percentage at 76.7, which should help some.

MyBookie has the Seattle Kraken as favorites to win this matchup, despite being on the road. With both teams having issues, this could be a lot closer than the odds indicate if the Blackhawks make a stand.

The Blackhawks’ struggles are everywhere you look, on offense, defense, and even their consistency overall. They are surprisingly not the worst team in the league, but that does not mean they will not be there soon. Overall, the Kraken have shown some signs of improvement and have the ability to close out this game on the road.