The Seattle Kraken (7-8-1) host the Chicago Blackhawks (6-9-1) at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off a vistory. The Kraken took down the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 2-1 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Thursday's hockey game.

The Blackhawks have gone 4-6-0 in the past 10 contests, scoring 25 total goals (five power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.1%). They have allowed 28 goals to their opponents.

Kraken vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Kraken 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-175)
Computer Predicted Total: 5.9
Computer Predicted Spread: Kraken (-1.3)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken have a 7-8-1 record overall, with a 3-1-4 record in matchups that have required overtime.
Seattle has five points (2-2-1) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Kraken registered only one goal, they lost both times.
Seattle finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
The Kraken have scored more than two goals in eight games (6-1-1, 13 points).
In the six games when Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 4-2-0 to register eight points.
In the six games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 4-2-0 (eight points).
The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Kraken finished 3-6-1 in those contests (seven points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 6-9-1 record this season and are 2-1-3 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
Chicago has earned three points (1-2-1) in its four games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in six games, earning 10 points from those contests.
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in three games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-5-0 (two points) this season.
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned nine points in those games.

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