The Seattle Kraken (20-24-3) host the Buffalo Sabres (17-23-5) after Jaden Schwartz recorded a hat trick in the Kraken's 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings. The contest on Monday begins at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Monday's hockey contest.

The Sabres have a 5-4-1 record in their past 10 games. They have totaled 33 goals while conceding 30 in that period. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in eight goals (28.6% success rate).

Kraken vs. Sabres Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Kraken 4, Sabres 3.

Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-126)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken are 4-3-7 in overtime games as part of a 20-24-3 overall record.
In the 12 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-6-1 record (good for 11 points).
In the seven games this season the Kraken recorded only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
Seattle finished 1-11-0 in the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 23 games (19-2-2, 40 points).
In the 15 games when Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-6-1 record (17 points).
In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 11-10-1 (23 points).
The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 9-14-2 (20 points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres (17-23-5 overall) have posted a record of 4-5-9 in games that have gone to OT this season.
In the 12 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
This season the Sabres recorded only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
Buffalo has three points (1-8-1) when scoring two goals this season.
The Sabres have scored more than two goals 25 times, earning 34 points from those matchups (15-6-4).
This season, Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 7-9-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 5-9-1 (11 points).
The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Sabres went 12-14-4 in those contests (28 points).

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