The New Jersey Devils (23-21-2) host the Seattle Kraken (21-15-8) at Prudential Center on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a vistory. The Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in their most recent game, while the Kraken are coming off a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers.
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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Wednesday's game.
Over the past 10 contests, the Kraken have recorded a 7-1-2 record after putting up 36 total goals (seven power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 31.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 22 goals in those games.
Devils vs. Kraken Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Devils 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-151)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils are 7-2-9 in overtime matchups on their way to a 23-21-2 overall record.
- In the 15 games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-4-2 record (good for 20 points).
- The 10 times this season the Devils finished a game with only one goal, they went 2-8-0 (four points).
- New Jersey has taken five points from the four games this season when it scored two goals (2-1-1 record).
- The Devils are 19-7-1 in the 27 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 39 points).
- In the 15 games when New Jersey has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 20 points after finishing 9-4-2.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, New Jersey is 9-16-2 (20 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 12-3-0 to record 24 points.
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 6-8-14 record in overtime contests this season and a 21-15-8 overall record.
- In the 16 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- When Seattle has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned five points (1-5-3 record).
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals 27 times, earning 43 points from those matchups (20-4-3).
- This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games and registered 24 points with a record of 9-6-6.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 5-7-2 (12 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 16-7-4 to record 36 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 2.61 | Goals Scored | 2.77 | 25th |
| 18th | 3.11 | Goals Allowed | 2.82 | 9th |
| 5th | 29.8 | Shots | 25.8 | 27th |
| 20th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 24th |
| 14th | 20.18% | Power Play % | 21.6% | 12th |
| 26th | 77.12% | Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 32nd |
Devils vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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