Golden Knights vs. Kraken betting odds and trends

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Golden Knights vs. Kraken betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The sportsbooks fancy the Vegas Golden Knights to top the Seattle Kraken in their matchup on Thursday, March 21, with the Golden Knights given moneyline odds of -188 at home, and the Kraken at +156.

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Moneyline

Golden Knights to win vs Kraken -188

Bet $20, Payout $30.64

Golden Knights vs. Kraken Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
  • Time: 10:30 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN
  • Location: Paradise, Nevada
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Favorite: Golden Knights (-188)
  • Underdog: Kraken (+156)
  • Over/under: 6

Golden Knights vs. Kraken Quick Facts

  • Vegas’ games this season have gone over 6 goals 36 of 68 times.
  • So far this season, 52.2% of Seattle’s games (35/67) have had more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 5.8, is 0.2 less than Thursday’s over/under.
  • These two clubs give up 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game’s over/under.

Golden Knights vs. Kraken Season Stat Insights

  • The Golden Knights offense’s 215 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 14th in the NHL.
  • On defense, the Golden Knights have given up 203 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 11th in league play.
  • Their goal differential (+12) ranks them 13th in the NHL.
  • The Kraken’s 179 total goals (2.7 per game) rank 29th in the league.
  • The Kraken have been one of the toughest defensive squads in the NHL this season, allowing 192 goals (2.9 per game) to rank ninth.
  • Their -13 goal differential ranks 22nd in the league.

Golden Knights vs. Kraken Moneyline Insights

  • Vegas has been victorious in 23 of the 44 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • In 18 games with shorter than -188 moneyline odds this season, the Golden Knights have won 12.
  • Vegas has a 65.3% chance of winning this game, according to the moneyline odds.
  • Seattle has 16 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 43 times).
  • Seattle is 2-4 when it is underdogs of +156 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The win probability for the Kraken, implied from the moneyline, is 39.1%.

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Golden Knights vs. Kraken Leaders

Golden Knights Leaders

  • Jonathan Marchessault has been critical to Vegas’ offense this season, racking up 59 points in 68 games.
  • With 16 goals and 37 assists, Mark Stone is one of the top contributors for Vegas with his 53 points (0.9 per game).
  • Through 49 games, Jack Eichel has proven himself as a scoring option for Vegas. He has 52 points (21 goals and 31 assists).
  • As Vegas’ top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 18 wins and 12 losses this season while giving up 98 goals with 923 saves.

Kraken Leaders

  • Jared McCann has scored 27 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 26 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Seattle offense with 53 total points (0.8 per game). He averages 2.6 shots per game, shooting 15.7%.
  • Oliver Bjorkstrand has posted 48 total points (0.7 per game) this campaign. He has 18 goals and 30 assists.
  • Seattle’s Vince Dunn is among the top offensive players on the team with 45 total points (11 goals and 34 assists).
  • Joey Daccord is 17-15-10 on the season, allowing 102 goals (2.5 goals against average) and amassing 1121 saves with a .917 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).

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