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 heading into the game following a victory. The Kraken are coming off a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, while the Blackhawks defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in overtime in their most recent outing.

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Get ready for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.

In the last 10 contests for the Blackhawks (4-6-0), their offense has put up 25 goals while their defense has allowed 28 goals. They have registered 31 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (16.1%).

Kraken vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Kraken 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-163)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken are 7-8-1 overall and 3-1-4 in overtime contests.
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 scored just 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 three or more goals in eight games (6-1-1, 13 points).
In the six games when Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-2-0.
When 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 went 3-6-1 in those contests (seven points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 6-9-1 this season and are 2-1-3 in overtime contests.
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 a pair of goals.
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals six times, earning 10 points from those matchups (5-1-0).
Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in three games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-5-0 (two points) this season.
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in nine games. The Blackhawks finished 4-4-1 in those matchups (nine points).

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