Seattle Kraken vs Vegas Golden Knights

The Kraken, who’ve dropped five of their last six and are officially out of the playoff picture, have little more than pride on the line. Vegas, however, does have some injury concerns — particularly with Mark Stone still sidelined and Jack Eichel nursing a minor upper-body issue, although Eichel is expected to suit up tonight. Seattle is missing top-six winger Andre Burakovsky again, which continues to hamper their offensive depth, has no produced like previous years. Historically, Aidin Hill has played well at home against the Kraken, sporting a save percentage over .932 in his last three appearances versus Seattle. Playoff stakes, current form, and goaltending edge all point to the Knights handling business, though the -250 line doesn’t offer much value. Nevertheless, it’s a solid parlay piece or straight pick if you’re aiming for reliability. This pick earns a B grade due to low payout potential despite high likelihood of success.  
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The Pacific Division clash between the Golden Knights and the Kraken figures to be lower scoring than expected. Vegas, riding a three-game win streak, is tightening the bolts defensively with Adin Hill back in top form after injury earlier in the year. Meanwhile, the struggling Kraken have dropped five of their last six, and their offense has stalled, registering just 1.8 goals per game in that stretch. On the flip side, the Kraken, long out of the playoff hunt, may lack the urgency to push the tempo offensively, especially on the road against one of the league’s stingiest home teams. The Knights’ recent emphasis on defensive structure and the Kraken’s sputtering scoring suggest this game is primed to stay below the number. The bet gets a “B” grade — solid value at plus odds, though late-season unpredictability introduces some risk.  

Vegas hits the road looking to build on their recent three-game win streak, while the struggling Kraken, losers of four of their last five, try to muster pride as their playoff hopes sink. The Golden Knights are without captain Mark Stone, but Jack Eichel, have historically torched Seattle—Eichel notching six points in four career games. The Kraken, despite a decent home record, are already eliminated and rotating younger bodies into their lineup. Philip Grubauer has been inconsistent down the stretch, and Seattle’s shaky blueline may struggle with Vegas's depth scoring. The Champs are playing playoff-caliber hockey, while the Squids are already looking toward next season. With postseason positioning still up for grabs, and Logan Thompson in sharp form for the Knights, Vegas keeping it within a goal feels highly probable, even with the road disadvantage. Taking Vegas +1.5 at -110 holds solid value here. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 10/04/2025 04:33