Golden Knights vs. Kraken Odds
| Golden Knights Odds | -150 |
| Kraken Odds | +125 |
| Over / Under | 5.5 -128 / +104 |
Here's everything you need to know about the Las Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken on Monday, Jan. 1 — our expert NHL prediction and pick.
This game features the second matchup between these Pacific Division opponents this season after Vegas won the first outing 4-1. Will the Golden Knights take care of business once again, or can Seattle get its revenge on home ice?
Let's dig into the NHL odds and make a Golden Knights vs. Kraken prediction and pick for the 2024 Winter Classic.
Vegas Golden Knights
The reigning Stanley Cup champions have been playing their worst hockey over the past couple of weeks. Entering this matchup, the Golden Knights have lost four of their past five games with a minus-8 goal differential over that stretch.
It's been a two-fold issue for this group: They aren't scoring and the goaltending has been inconsistent.
Over its past five games, Vegas is averaging just 2.8 goals per game. Meanwhile, goaltender Logan Thompson — who is 2-3 with a .861 SV% and 4.16 GAA over his past five starts — is slated to guard the cage Monday.
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Seattle Kraken
Across the ice, Joey Daccord is slated to start between the pipes for Seattle. It has been a terrific campaign for Daccord, who boasts a .915 SV% and 2.46 GAA through 22 appearances in the crease.
Entering this game in particularly dominant form, he is 3-0 with a stellar .962 SV% and 1.32 GAA over his past three starts. Making Daccord's job easier is the fact that he plays behind one of the stingiest blue lines in the league.
At 5-on-5, the Kraken rank first in expected goals against per 60 minutes. Considering Vegas' recent form offensively, Daccord and this defense could be in for a relatively easy afternoon at T-Mobile Park.
Golden Knights vs. Kraken
Betting Pick & Prediction
While Seattle's offense is likely going to be the biggest hurdle for the underdogs, it could take advantage of Thompson, who has been in poor form recently. These teams are simply trending in opposite directions, with the Kraken winning four straight games and six of their past eight.
Seattle is in better form and will boast the better defense and goaltender in this matchup, making them a live underdog.
You can find the Kraken at +125 at FanDuel, which is five to 11 cents longer than the rest of the market. I would play this line down to +115.
Pick: Kraken ML +125 (Play to +115)
