Seattle Kraken vs Utah Hockey Club

Utah's got the edge heading into their Tuesday night matchup at the Delta Center, as Utah look to defend home ice against a surging Seattle squad. The Kraken enter on a three-game win streak and have clawed their way back into the playoff conversation, while Utah is coming off a solid win and still pushing to stay in the mix. The Kraken are dealing with the absence of key defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body), a blow to a blueline that’s already had consistency issues throughout the season. Utah, meanwhile, continues to rely on Clayton Keller, who has posted 9 points in his last 5 games and remains their most dynamic forward threat. Historically, Keller has performed well against Seattle, registering multiple multi-point nights. While goaltending has been a bit of a committee for Utah, recent starts have been steady enough to keep them competitive. With playoff implications on the line and home ice tilting momentum slightly in their favor, Utah is in a solid position to secure two points. The -250 line offers limited payout, making the value less tempting, and earns this pick a solid B for safety rather than upside. Odds and availability are subject to change.

With the Kraken riding a three-game winning streak into Salt Lake City, their late-season push has added pressure to every shift, and Seattle’s offense has found a bit more life at the right time. Jared McCann remains active, but recent inconsistencies in the Kraken’s top six have left them leaning heavily on Matty Beniers and Yanni Gourde—who has posted 7 points in 4 career matchups against Utah (dating back to their Arizona days). Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club is coming off a strong win and remains on the edge of the playoff race, though their margin for error is razor-thin. Goaltending has held up lately, but there's no Juuse Saros in net—Utah continues to ride a tandem approach, and while recent outings have been solid, no single netminder has completely locked it down. Offensively, Utah has focused more on defensive structure than speed or creativity in recent games, a reflection of their tightening playoff window. The last two matchups between these teams produced only five combined goals, and with both sides needing clean execution to stay alive, this one sets up as another low-event battle. The Under 6 play earns a solid B grade—not a lock, but a solid lean backed by recent form, head-to-head history, and muted offensive outlooks. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Utah’s recent surge—including a gritty 5-3 win over Nashville—has them inching closer to Wild Card contention, and tonight, the Hockey Club looks to keep momentum rolling against a Seattle team trending in the opposite direction. But while Utah brings energy and home-ice confidence, it’s the Kraken who enter on a three-game winning streak, tightening things up just in time to stay alive in the Western race. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer has shown improvement lately, but prior to this stretch, had allowed 12 goals in a three-game span that magnified Seattle’s earlier defensive issues. The Kraken remain intact up front, with Andre Burakovsky available alongside key contributors Matty Beniers and Jared McCann. Still, Utah has been the more inspired team of late, led by a surging duo in Nick Schmaltz and rookie standout Logan Stankoven—both of whom found the scoresheet the last time these two teams met in November. Neither squad currently holds a playoff spot, but Utah’s urgency, recent cohesion, and home form suggest a tight game. Backing Utah at +1.5 on the puckline provides solid value in what’s likely a one-goal contest. Grade: B. Odds and availability are subject to change.