The Vegas Golden Knights will aim to leverage their impressive home ice advantage at T-Mobile Arena against a Seattle Kraken squad still reeling from a brutal 7-1 defeat to Utah.
Vegas brings the league's fifth-best defense (2.63 goals against per game) into Thursday's showdown, though key players Jack Eichel, Alex Pietrangelo, and Nicolas Hague remain questionable with various ailments.
The third-place Golden Knights, hunting to close a three-point gap behind Dallas in the Western Conference standings, will need to reignite their recently dormant power play if they hope to improve on their 7-2-1 record in their last ten meetings when the Vegas Golden Knights face the Seattle Kraken.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken matchup, our predictive model gives the Knights a 52.5% chance of defeating the Kraken.
Vegas Golden Knights: 52.5% win probability
- Strong playoff position (3rd in Western Conference with 103 points)
- Balanced offensive attack (260 goals scored, 3rd highest among these two teams)
- Home ice advantage at T-Mobile Arena where they've built their championship identity
Seattle Kraken: 47.5% win probability
- Poor defensive record (254 goals against, significantly higher than Vegas' 209)
- Lower standing position (13th in Western Conference with just 74 points)
- Inconsistent recent form despite positive trend (LWWWL showing inability to maintain winning streaks)
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken odds
Here are the latest odds for the upcoming NHL matchup where the Vegas Golden Knights host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday, April 10.
| Vegas Golden Knights | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -250 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +210 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken preview
The Vegas Golden Knights welcome the Seattle Kraken to T-Mobile Arena tonight with both teams looking to gain the upper hand in their tied season series.
Vegas has been a tough matchup for Seattle historically, going 7-2-1 in their last 10 meetings, though the Kraken will be eager to bounce back after getting absolutely hammered 7-1 by Utah in their previous outing.
The Golden Knights, sitting just three points behind Dallas in the Western Conference standings, have shown impressive defensive prowess this season, allowing just 2.63 goals per game – fifth best in the league.
Jack Eichel has been the engine powering Vegas with 93 points this season, though his questionable status with an upper-body injury could be a massive blow for the home team.
Seattle's offense has struggled lately, converting just nine percent of their power play chances in recent games, which doesn't bode well against a Vegas penalty kill that's eliminated 90 percent of opportunities in their last three games.
The betting trends favor Vegas, but don't expect a high-scoring affair – these teams have played under the total in six of their last ten meetings.
Keep an eye on Jared McCann, who leads the Kraken with 59 points, as he'll need to step up if Seattle hopes to steal a win at T-Mobile.
With Joey Daccord likely between the pipes for Seattle after facing a barrage against Utah, his ability to bounce back will be crucial against a Vegas team that, despite some recent offensive struggles, still ranks among the league's most potent attacks.
Key stats
- 1Vegas Golden Knights are 3rd in the Western Conference with 103 points, while Seattle Kraken sit 13th with 74 points - a 29-point gap
- 2The Golden Knights have scored 260 goals and conceded 209 for a +51 goal difference, significantly better than Kraken's -17 (237 scored, 254 conceded)
- 3Vegas has struggled recently with a LWWLL form streak, while Seattle shows better recent performance with LWWWL
- 4Golden Knights are in playoff position with 22 losses from 78 games compared to Kraken's 39 losses from 79 games
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken form
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken head to head
Vegas Golden Knights
67%
Seattle Kraken
33%
Dec 22, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
6 : 2
Seattle Kraken
Nov 9, 2024
Seattle Kraken
4 : 3
Vegas Golden Knights
Mar 22, 2024
Vegas Golden Knights
3 : 1
Seattle Kraken
Mar 13, 2024
Seattle Kraken
4 : 5
Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 1, 2024
Seattle Kraken
3 : 0
Vegas Golden Knights
Oct 11, 2023
Vegas Golden Knights
4 : 1
Seattle Kraken
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