The Seattle Kraken (14-14-2) will try to break a three-game home losing streak when they take on the Boston Bruins (15-12-3) on December 12 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey game.
In the past 10 contests for the Kraken (4-5-1), their offense has scored 32 goals while their defense has conceded 33 goals. They have had 30 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (20.0%).
Bruins vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Kraken 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-103)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins are 5-3-8 in overtime contests on their way to a 15-12-3 overall record.
- In the 13 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-3 record (good for 19 points).
- The five times this season the Bruins finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
- Boston has taken eight points from the eight games this season when it scored two goals (3-3-2 record).
- The Bruins have scored three or more goals 13 times, and are 11-2-0 in those games (to record 22 points).
- In the 12 games when Boston has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 7-5-0 record (14 points).
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Boston is 12-4-0 (24 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents 12 times, and went 2-7-3 (seven points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken (14-14-2 overall) have posted a record of 3-2-5 in games that have needed OT this season.
- In the nine games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
- This season the Kraken registered only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Kraken have scored more than two goals 16 times, earning 27 points from those matchups (13-2-1).
- This season, Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal in nine games and picked up 12 points with a record of 6-3-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 9-6-0 (18 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 5-8-2 to record 12 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Bruins Rank | Bruins AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 2.53 | Goals Scored | 2.97 | 17th |
| 22nd | 3.17 | Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| 23rd | 27.6 | Shots | 27.3 | 26th |
| 12th | 28.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 14th |
| 32nd | 12.73% | Power Play % | 17.58% | 23rd |
| 23rd | 76.42% | Penalty Kill % | 78.87% | 19th |
Bruins vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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