The Chicago Blackhawks (4-9-2) travel to meet the Seattle Kraken (4-10-1) Wednesday at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Blackhawks vs. Kraken odds and lines, and make our expert NHL picks, predictions and bets.
The Blackhawks enter on a three-game win streak, including two victories as underdogs. Last time out was a 2-1 win over the Arizona Coyotes at home Friday. Each of the three wins are one-goal games, hitting the Under in each.
The Kraken are skidding, losing four in a row. While Seattle has averaged 3.0 goals per game, and scored at least 2 goals per game, during the losing streak, it has also allowed at least 4 goals in each outing and averaged 4.0 goals per game allowed.
Blackhawks at Kraken odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Blackhawks +122 (bet $100 to win $122) | Kraken -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Blackhawks +1.5 (-220) | Kraken -1.5 (+165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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Blackhawks at Kraken projected goalies
Marc-Andre Fleury (3-7-0, 3.50 GAA, .897 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (4-7-1, 3.18 GAA, .880 SV%)
Fleury has found his sea legs after a rough start to his tenure in Chitown. He has backstopped back-to-back wins, including a 3-2 shootout against the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday against his original NHL team.
Grubauer, a Vezina Trophy finalist last season with the Colorado Avalanche, is finding expansion team life tough. He has dropped three straight games, allowing 13 goals during the span, including at least 3 goals in each loss. He enters 1-3-0 with a 3.87 GAA and .847 SV% in four November starts.
Blackhawks at Kraken odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Blackhawks 4, Kraken 3
Money line
The BLACKHAWKS (+122) are a great value on the road as they enter on a three-game win streak, lately finding ways to win. The Kraken are moderate favorites for a team struggling and playing poor defense with inconsistent goaltending.
Against the spread
The Blackhawks +1.5 (-220) have been involved in one-goal games the past three times out, all wins. Six of their last 10 games have been decided by one goal. Still, this is too expensive if you want a little insurance. If you like the Blackhawks, just play them straight up.
PASS.
Over/Under
The OVER 5.5 (-115) has been the rule for the Kraken, cashing in six straight games. It’s worth playing lightly here as the Blackhawks actually enter on a 3-0 Under run. But even Chicago’s sputtering offense should find some success in Seattle.
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