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The Seattle Kraken (20-24-3) host the Buffalo Sabres (17-23-5) after Jaden Schwartz recorded a hat trick in the Kraken's 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings. The contest on Monday begins at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Monday's hockey contest.
The Sabres have a 5-4-1 record in their past 10 games. They have totaled 33 goals while conceding 30 in that period. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in eight goals (28.6% success rate).
Kraken vs. Sabres Predictions for Monday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Kraken 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-126)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken are 4-3-7 in overtime games as part of a 20-24-3 overall record.
- In the 12 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-6-1 record (good for 11 points).
- In the seven games this season the Kraken recorded only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
- Seattle finished 1-11-0 in the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 23 games (19-2-2, 40 points).
- In the 15 games when Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-6-1 record (17 points).
- In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 11-10-1 (23 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 9-14-2 (20 points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (17-23-5 overall) have posted a record of 4-5-9 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- In the 12 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
- This season the Sabres recorded only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has three points (1-8-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Sabres have scored more than two goals 25 times, earning 34 points from those matchups (15-6-4).
- This season, Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 7-9-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 5-9-1 (11 points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Sabres went 12-14-4 in those contests (28 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.89 | Goals Scored | 3.02 | 14th |
| 22nd | 3.15 | Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 29th |
| 28th | 26.5 | Shots | 27.3 | 22nd |
| 18th | 28.7 | Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 25th |
| 25th | 18.18% | Power Play % | 17.69% | 27th |
| 23rd | 76.64% | Penalty Kill % | 77.3% | 22nd |
Kraken vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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