Kraken vs. Capitals betting odds and trends

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Kraken vs. Capitals betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The Seattle Kraken and Washington Capitals play on Thursday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, and the oddsmakers give the edge to the home team (-177) over the visitor (+147).

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Moneyline

Kraken to win vs Capitals -177

Bet $20, Payout $31.30

Kraken vs. Capitals Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, ROOT Sports NW, and MNMT2
  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Favorite: Kraken (-177)
  • Underdog: Capitals (+147)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Kraken vs. Capitals Quick Facts

  • Seattle and its opponent have gone over the current 5.5-goal total in 34 of 64 matches (53.1%) so far this season.
  • In 51.6% of Washington’s previous games this season (33/64), the teams combined to score more than Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 5.4, is 0.1 less than Thursday’s over/under.
  • These two clubs concede a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game’s over/under.

Kraken vs. Capitals Season Stat Insights

  • The Kraken offense’s 175 total goals (2.7 per game) rank 28th in the NHL.
  • On defense, the Kraken are one of the best units in league play, conceding 180 goals to rank sixth.
  • They’re ranked 18th in the league with a -5 goal differential .
  • The Capitals’ 169 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 29th in the league.
  • The Capitals have given up 3.1 goals per game, 200 total, which ranks 14th among NHL teams.
  • Their -31 goal differential ranks 26th in the league.

Kraken vs. Capitals Moneyline Insights

  • Seattle has been victorious in 12 of the 22 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Kraken have a record of 4-3 this season while playing with their moneyline odds shorter than -177.
  • The moneyline odds say Seattle has a 63.9% chance of winning this game.
  • In 47 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Washington has achieved the upset 17 times.
  • Washington has a record of 10-14 in games when bookmakers list the team at +147 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Capitals have a 40.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Kraken vs. Capitals Leaders

Kraken Leaders

  • With 27 goals and 26 assists this season, Jared McCann is one of Seattle’s leading contributors (53 points).
  • Oliver Bjorkstrand is another of Seattle’s top contributors currently with 46 total points (17 goals and 29 assists) to his name.
  • Vince Dunn has contributed 45 points for Seattle in 57 games this season, netting a goal on 9.3% of his shots and putting up 11 goals and 34 assists.
  • As Seattle’s top goalie, Joey Daccord has recorded 17 wins and 13 losses this season while allowing 97 goals with 1099 saves.

Capitals Leaders

  • Dylan Strome has collected 22 goals and 29 assists in 64 games for Washington, good for 51 points.
  • Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 49 points this season, with 18 goals and 31 assists.
  • John Carlson is a key contributor on offense for Washington with five goals and 33 assists.
  • Charlie Lindgren is 15-11-5 in 33 games this season, conceding 85 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 877 saves and a .912 save percentage (18th in the league).

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