Devils vs. Kraken betting preview

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Sunday’s NHL matchup between the New Jersey Devils (27-22-2) and the Seattle Kraken (22-19-9) at Climate Pledge Arena sees the Devils favored on the road (-125 moneyline odds to win) against the Kraken (+105). The game begins at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Devils to win vs Kraken -125

Bet $20, Payout $36.00

Devils vs. Kraken Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Devils (-125)
  • Underdog: Kraken (+105)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Devils vs. Kraken Quick Facts

  • New Jersey and its opponent have gone over the current 5.5-goal total in 21 of 51 matches (41.2%) so far this season.
  • In 46.0% of Seattle’s previous games this season (23/50), the teams combined to score more than Sunday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two clubs, 5.4, is 0.1 less than Sunday’s over/under.
  • The six goals per game these two teams are conceding this season are 0.5 more than the 5.5-goal over/under set for this match.

Devils Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Devils Season Stat Insights

  • The Devils offense’s 133 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 28th in the NHL.
  • New Jersey is ranked 14th in league play in goals against this season, having given up 155 (3.0 per game).
  • They’re ranked 27th in the league with a -22 goal differential .
  • New Jersey’s 27 power-play goals this season (21st in the NHL) have come on 126 chances.
  • The Devils’ 21.43% power-play conversion rate this season ranks 12th in the league.
  • New Jersey’s offense has netted four shorthanded goals this season (13th among all teams).
  • The Devils have the league’s 19th-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 78.29%.
  • The Devils win 50.6% of their faceoffs (11th in the NHL).
  • New Jersey connects on 8.9% of its shots, ranking 31st in the league.
  • The Devils have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 19.5 hits and 14.6 blocked shots per game.

Devils Moneyline

  • New Jersey has won 15 of the 29 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • Through 21 games with moneyline odds shorter than -125 this season, the Devils have been victorious 11 times.
  • There is a 55.6% chance that New Jersey wins this game, per the moneyline.

Devils Leaders

  • Jesper Bratt: 11 goals and 27 assists
  • Nico Hischier: 16 goals and 22 assists
  • Jack Hughes: 11 goals and 21 assists
  • Jacob Markstrom: 14-11-1 record, .880 save percentage, 84 goals allowed

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Kraken Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Kraken Season Stats Insights

  • The Kraken have scored 138 goals this season (2.8 per game) to rank 25th in the league.
  • Seattle has been one of the toughest defensive units in the league this season, giving up 148 goals (3.0 per game) to rank ninth.
  • Their -10 goal differential ranks 21st in the league.
  • Seattle has put up 32 power-play goals this season, which ranks 13th in the NHL (on 143 chances).
  • The Kraken have the NHL’s 11th-ranked power-play conversion rate of 22.38%.
  • Seattle has scored one shorthanded goal this season (28th among all NHL teams).
  • The Kraken’s 30th-ranked penalty kill rate is 72.26%.
  • The Kraken have the league’s 28th-ranked faceoff win rate (47%).
  • Seattle’s collective 10.9% shooting percentage ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Kraken have not had a shutout victory yet this season.

Kraken Moneyline Insights

  • The Kraken have been the underdog 44 times this season, and upset their opponent in 19, or 43.2%, of those games.
  • Seattle has 37 games this season playing as an underdog by +105 or longer, and is 15-22 in those contests.
  • The moneyline implies a 48.8% chance to win for the Kraken.

Kraken Leaders

  • Matthew Beniers: 11 goals and 22 assists
  • Jordan Eberle: 17 goals and 15 assists
  • Vince Dunn: seven goals and 24 assists
  • Joey Daccord : 12-12-5 record, .898 save percentage, 82 goals conceded
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