Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions November 8th 2024

Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights November 8th 2024

Betting on today’s Golden Knights and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights come into this Pacific division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6 goals.

Vegas vs. Seattle Key Information

With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 9-3-1 this season. Vegas didn’t cover the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, but the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

Vegas trailed 2-0 before Pavel Dorofeyev got them on the board at 15:06 in the second period. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner 2:15 into overtime.

In their latest game, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal but only found the net four times. Brett Howden scored his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev, with his 7th goal, opened the scoring for Vegas in the second period, and Noah Hanifin followed with his 2nd goal of the year.

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Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. Mark Stone picked up his 15th assist on Howden’s overtime winner. Vegas had 13 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals to Utah in their previous game, as well as the game-tying goal late in the 3rd period. Adin Hill finished with 16 saves and a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

Seattle’s 2-0 loss to the Bruins dropped their record to 5-8-1. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 combined goals fell well short of that mark.

Defensively, Seattle struggled early, giving up their first goal just 3:23 into the game. Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the second one scored at 10:03.

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.

Seattle failed to score in any period, and none of their players found the net. The team’s record now stands at 5-8-1 after the loss.

Despite allowing two early goals in the first period, the Kraken’s defense held firm for the rest of the game, not conceding again after the 9:57 mark in the first. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. Seattle’s defense also contributed 18 hits and 4 takeaways.

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Kraken to defeat the Golden Knights while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at +123, I’m placing a wager on the Kraken to win outright.

Our projections have the Kraken pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Kraken, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Golden Knights Aim to Keep Rolling as They Face Struggling Kraken

The Vegas Golden Knights are riding high on a two-game win streak and will look to continue their momentum when they visit the Seattle Kraken on Friday night. Fresh off their first road victory of the season, the Golden Knights are set to clash with a Kraken team eager to snap a four-game losing skid.

Golden Knights Finding Their Groove on the Road

After a rough start away from home (1-3-1), the Golden Knights turned things around with an impressive 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Key performances from Noah Hanifin, who scored twice, and Jack Eichel, who tallied a goal and two assists, helped Vegas secure the much-needed win.

“It was good, it was starting to get into our heads almost a little bit,” Hanifin said about their road struggles. “We’ve been playing so great at home, and we needed to translate that on the road. We had a really good defensive effort, and that’s how you win road games.”

Mark Stone extended his point streak to seven games with a goal in Edmonton, bringing his season totals to 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) in 13 games. William Karlsson also remains hot, extending his point streak to five games (two goals, four assists).

With Ivan Barbashev leading the team with seven goals and Adin Hill providing stability in net with a 6-2-0 record, Vegas appears to be clicking on all cylinders. Hill will likely start again, bringing his career success against the Kraken (3-2 with a .901 save percentage) into this matchup.

Kraken Look to Reverse Their Fortunes at Home

Seattle is desperate for a turnaround as they kick off a six-game homestand against the Golden Knights. The Kraken have not won since their 8-2 thrashing of the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 29 and are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.

The Kraken’s struggles have been evident, particularly on home ice where they are just 2-3-1 this season. Despite solid individual performances from Jared McCann and Matty Beniers, who each had a goal and an assist against Colorado, Seattle has lost seven of its last eight games (1-6-1).

“Hopefully, we get a clear understanding of how we have to play and compete consistently,” Kraken coach Dan Bylsma said. “It’s early in the season, so now’s the time to learn these tough lessons before it’s too late.”

McCann continues to be a bright spot, leading the team with 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) through 14 games, while Jordan Eberle matches him with six goals. Joey Daccord is expected to start in net and will look to improve on his solid numbers this season (4-3-1, .915 save percentage).

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Head-to-Head History

The Golden Knights dominated the season series against the Kraken last year, winning three of four meetings. Hill was crucial in their last matchup, a 5-4 overtime win in Seattle. This game marks the first of three meetings between the teams this season.

Outlook

With both teams trending in opposite directions, this game presents a pivotal moment for the Kraken to try and turn their season around. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are looking to keep their momentum going and continue their strong start.

Seattle will need to tighten up defensively and find consistency to challenge a Vegas team that has been firing on all cylinders, particularly with Stone, Eichel, and Barbashev leading the way offensively. For the Golden Knights, maintaining their defensive intensity on the road will be key in securing another win.

As the Kraken return home and the Golden Knights aim to solidify their road game, Friday’s contest promises to be an exciting Pacific Division showdown.