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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