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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Seattle Kraken
February 29, 2024
The Pittsburgh Penguins (27-21-8) will battle against the Seattle Kraken (25-22-11) for the second meeting this season on Thursday, February 29 at 10:00 PM ET at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Kraken has a moneyline at -115, showing they are slight favorites here.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Penguins bring a three-game winning streak to the table as they prepare for this matchup. Their latest success was a 4-3 overtime outing over the Vancouver Canucks on the road.
They are nearly a toss up on the road, with their record showing a 12-11-4 success. An early lead will help go a long way if they can find a way to make the Kraken uncomfortable in their home arena.
The Penguins usually score an average of 3.00 goals per game from 33.1 shots. Their power play has been reliable, netting 28 goals while conceding 30, resulting in a success rate of 14.8 percent. The upcoming game might hinge on this, given their evenly matched statistics.
On the defensive end, rivals typically score 2.71 goals and take 30.1 shots per game against them, resulting in a slightly favorable margin compared to their offensive performance. Their penalty kill stands at 82.1 percent, slightly surpassing that of the Kraken.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Kraken have battled in their last four games at home, going 2-2 in this stretch. Their latest competitive game was a 4-3 shootout win over the Boston Bruins. This put them back on track after a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild the game prior.
They are about a coin flip at home, showing a 13-10-5 record. With their slightly negative scoring ratio, this could be a cause for concern no matter where they play.
The Kraken have scored an average of 2.76 goals per game, making 29.1 shot attempts per match. In power plays, they have scored 34 goals and conceded 35, indicating a success rate of 20.9 that is comparable to the Penguins.
On the defensive end, they concede 2.85 goals and confront 29.9 shots per game, leading to a slightly negative goal differential attributed to their limited offensive output. Moreover, their penalty kill percentage sits at 78.5, slightly behind the Penguins.
Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick
MyBookie
presents appealing NHL odds, favoring the Seattle Kraken as the home team. The Penguins achieved a 3-0 shutout victory in their sole match against the Kraken in January.
The Kraken have had ups and downs lately, while the Penguins have an appealing winning streak on their hands. The Kraken also typically allow more goals than what they score, at least on paper. Overall, the Penguins look appealing to steak a win on the road against a team they have already been successful against.
Final Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -105
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