NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions for Thursday: Kracken vs. Kings (10/13)
We have an exciting 10-game slate of hockey on Thursday with plenty of betting angles to attack. Here, I give out my three best bets for Thursday’s NHL slate. Let’s take a look at my top pick for Kracken vs. Kings.
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
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NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions for Kracken vs. Kings
Seattle Kraken (+155) @ Los Angeles Kings (-180) | O/U 6 (-110/-110)
In tonight’s nightcap, we have a Pacific Division tilt as the Los Angeles Kings host the Seattle Kraken. Seattle enters this contest on the second half of a back-to-back after last night’s dramatic 5-4 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
Both offenses were humming in that contest as the over cashed in the second period, and we should expect more of the same in this contest. The Kraken’s new-look offense looked outstanding, particularly the acquisitions of Andre Burakovsky and Oliver Bjorkstrand.
Firing 48 shots on goal, Seattle generated 5.03 expected goals for (xGF). Last season, the over was a tremendous bet for this squad (44-32) and the offense has only gotten stronger.
Projected to take the net for the Kraken is backup goaltender Martin Jones, who has failed to post a SV% north of .900 in each of his last four seasons. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings enter this contest after their 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
The over hit in that contest as well with Los Angeles’ depth at the forward position looking extremely promising. In that game, the Kings produced 3.06 xGF.
This offense is due for regression all season. At 5v5, Los Angeles ranked 23rd in goals for (GF) and eighth in xGF last year.
There have been six or more goals scored in each of the last three meetings between these two teams.
Best Bet: Kraken/Kings o6 (-110)
Best of luck!
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