Penguins vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Nov. 22

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The Pittsburgh Penguins (10-6-4), coming off a 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild, host the Seattle Kraken (10-5-5) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kraken took down the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in their last outing.

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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to bring home the win in Saturday's hockey game.

Over the past 10 games, the Kraken have put up a 5-3-2 record after scoring 26 total goals (six power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 21.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 25 goals in those games.

Penguins vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final score of Penguins 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-129)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins (10-6-4 overall) have a -4-4 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • In the five games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 1-3-1 record (good for three points).
  • In the three games this season the Penguins recorded just one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
  • Pittsburgh finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
  • The Penguins are 10-2-1 in the 13 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 21 points).
  • In the six games when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered five points after finishing 2-3-1.
  • In the eight games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 4-3-1 (nine points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 11 times, and went 5-3-3 (13 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have posted a record of 3-5-8 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 10-5-5.
  • In the nine games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
  • This season the Kraken scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has three points (1-2-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Kraken have scored more than two goals 12 times, earning 21 points from those matchups (9-0-3).
  • This season, Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games and registered 16 points with a record of 6-2-4.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 2-2-1 (five points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 13 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
15th 3.1 Goals Scored 2.7 27th
2nd 2.6 Goals Allowed 2.7 6th
22nd 26.8 Shots 24.5 31st
22nd 28.9 Shots Allowed 27.3 13th
1st 32.61% Power Play % 20.69% 18th
5th 84.75% Penalty Kill % 69.64% 30th

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