The Seattle Kraken (7-8-1) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (6-9-1) at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Kraken defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 2-1 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we project to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey contest.

In the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks have put up a record of 4-6-0. They have put up 25 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 28. They have gone on the power play 31 times during that span, and have capitalized with five goals (16.1% of opportunities).

Kraken vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Kraken 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-160)
Total Pick: Over 5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken (7-8-1 overall) have a 3-1-4 record in contests that have needed 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 scored just one goal, they lost both times.
Seattle finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
The Kraken are 6-1-1 in the eight games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 13 points).
In the six games when Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-2-0 record (eight points).
In games 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 finished 3-6-1 in those contests (seven points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a 2-1-3 record in overtime matchups this season and a 6-9-1 overall record.
In the four games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up three points.
This season the Blackhawks scored only 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 earned 10 points in their six games with more than two goals scored.
Chicago has scored a single 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 have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned nine points in those games.

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