Kraken vs Golden Knights Prediction: Seattle Set to Make NHL Debut
The NHL returns for the 2021-22 season, and the opening night will feature a brand new franchise.
The Seattle Kraken have joined the league as the 32nd NHL franchise, and they will make their official debut game against the 31st NHL franchise, the Vegas Golden Knights.
The game will be the second game of the night, as the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning, will start the season off with a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Kraken made some interesting moves in their first offseason, but people aren’t expecting them to have the level of success that the Golden Knights had in their inaugural season when they made the Stanley Cup Finals.
We’ll find out just how good they are right away, as Vegas is expected to be a top contender again this year.
All odds listed are via WynnBET Sportsbook.
Kraken vs. Golden Knights Odds and Total
Moneyline
Kraken +200
Lightning -260
Puckline
Kraken +1.5 (-130)
Lightning (+110)
Total
5.5 (Over +110/Under -130)
Kraken vs. Golden Knights Betting Trends
- Golden Knights are 13-5 in their last 18 home games.
- The UNDER is 7-1 in the Golden Knights last eight games vs Western Conference teams.
- This is the first game in Seattle Kraken franchise history.
Kraken vs. Golden Knights Prediction and Pick
Give me chaos! I’ll back the Kraken at +200 on the moneyline.
Do I have many stats to back this pick up? No, it’s the first time that the Kraken will ever play a game in the NHL and the team is made up of players who will be the focal point of a team for the first time in their career.
Crazy things can happen in the NHL, and a +200 underdog on opening night is worth a shot. We’ll get a better feel for how to treat the Kraken from a betting angle as the season goes on, but I feel like we should honor them on their opening night by placing a moneyline bet.
Pick: Kraken +200
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