Kraken vs. Rangers Prediction and Odds (Fade Seattle's Goaltenders)
The New York Rangers are set to host the Seattle Kraken in Sunday afternoon NHL action. This will be the second meeting between these two teams, with the Rangers downing the Kraken 3-1 on Halloween in Seattle.
The Rangers are looking for a win after dropping their last two games. Is it a coincidence that they're 0-2 since I officially declared them frauds? We'll never know. After rough outings against the Blue Jackets and Wild, they have a strong chance to get back in the win column against a struggling Kraken team.
Seattle sits in last place in the Pacific Division with only 32 points. It's a long hill to climb if the Kraken want to get out of last place before the end of the season.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for today's matinee.
Kraken vs. Rangers Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Kraken +160
- Rangers -180
Puck line:
- Kraken +1.5 (-150)
- Rangers -1.5 (+125)
Total:
- 5.5 (Over -125/Under +105)
Kraken vs. Rangers Betting Trends
- The UNDER is 6-2 in the Kraken's last eight games.
- Kraken are 1-4 in their last five road games.
- The OVER is 4-2 in the Rangers last six games.
- Rangers are 5-1 in their last six home games.
- Rangers are 6-1 in their last seven games played on a Sunday.
Kraken vs. Rangers Prediction and Pick
Any time there's a total of 5.5 in a game that involves the Kraken, you're almost obligated to bet the OVER. Their goaltending has plagued them all season. They're dead last in the NHL in save percentage, stopping just 87.66 percent of shots against them.
Now they face a Rangers team whose offense is spearheaded by Chris Kreider. He's tied for the NHL lead in goals scored this season with 31.
The Rangers rank sixth in shooting percentage over their last 10 games, and this game may only need a goal or two from the Kraken for the OVER to hit.
Lean: OVER 5.5
Iain is 19-15-1 (+3.43 units) with his NHL picks in 2022. You can see his detailed record here.