The New Jersey Devils (23-21-2) host the Seattle Kraken (21-15-8) at Prudential Center on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a vistory. The Devils knocked off the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in their most recent game, while the Kraken are coming off a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Wednesday's hockey action.

The Kraken have scored 36 goals during their past 10 games, while conceding 22 goals. A total of 22 power-play opportunities during that span have netted seven power-play goals (31.8%). They are 7-1-2 over those games.

Devils vs. Kraken Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Devils 4, Kraken 2.

Moneyline Pick: Devils (-170)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils have a 23-21-2 record overall, with a 7-2-9 record in matchups that have required overtime.
New Jersey has 20 points (9-4-2) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
Looking at the 10 times this season the Devils finished a game with only one goal, they have a 2-8-0 record, good for four points.
New Jersey has scored two goals in four games this season (2-1-1 record, five points).
The Devils have scored three or more goals in 27 games (19-7-1, 39 points).
In the 15 games when New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 9-4-2 record (20 points).
In games when it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 9-16-2 (20 points).
The Devils have been outshot by opponents 15 times, and went 12-3-0 (24 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken (21-15-8 overall) have posted a record of 6-8-14 in games that have gone to OT this season.
In the 16 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has five points (1-5-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 27 games, earning 43 points from those contests.
This season, Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 9-6-6 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 5-7-2 (12 points).
The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 27 times this season, and earned 36 points in those games.

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