Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds | 06 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Bruins vs Kraken

The Boston Bruins go up against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with face-off scheduled for 23:00 on Tuesday, January 6.

There is a strong case that the Bruins will end up winning and that means wagering them on the Moneyline. You can get a value -127 that they overcome the Kraken.

Boston Bruins have won back-to-back games. A 3-2 (OT) triumph recently occurred on the road at Delta Center when playing Vancouver Canucks. Fraser Minten registered two goals, with Elias Lindholm scoring one. Goalie Jeremy Swayman stopped 31 shots (.939).

Seattle Kraken won last time out by a 5-1 scoreline. On the road against Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, they made it three wins on the spin. The goals were shared around between five players including Vince Dunn. Goalie Philipp Grubauer played a starring role, stopping 41 shots (.976).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kraken won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 5-1 triumph when facing the Bruins at Climate Pledge Arena. The previous 8 games have seen both teams achieve four victories.

Starting Goalies

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-15-4	2.7	.908	1
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

Joey Daccord (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-18-6	2.9	.899	2
23/24	19-18-11	2.46	.916	3

3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. The Bruins have been giving up 3.6 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 6.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.0%.

David Pastrnak is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Morgan Geekie recording 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.00 goal against average with a .886 save percentage.

The Kraken have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 21.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.2 goals from 34.7 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

The top points scorer is Eeli Tolvanen with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, while Chandler Stephenson is next in line after having 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 2.15 GAA with a .934 SV%.

Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

It’s time to side with Boston Bruins to record a victory in this NHL clash. The road team should have the upper hand and the -127 for our pick on the Moneyline looks a generous price.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Bruins vs Kraken stats:

• Bruins have won 2 consecutive games.
• Kraken have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Kraken have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Bruins Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Casey Mittelstadt Over 0.5 Shots -250

Casey Mittelstadt (Bruins) has recorded Over 0.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -250 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Bruins 4 - 3 Kraken

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1050 and it involves the Bruins winning 4-3. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Bruins

Kraken

1-0

Bruins

+5000

Kraken

+5000

2-0

Bruins

+4500

Kraken

+4500

2-1

Bruins

+1300

Kraken

+1400

3-0

Bruins

+2900

Kraken

+3300

3-1

Bruins

+1700

Kraken

+1800

3-2

Bruins

+800

Kraken

+850

4-0

Bruins

+3500

Kraken

+4000

4-1

Bruins

+1500

Kraken

+1600

4-2

Bruins

+1500

Kraken

+1600

4-3

Bruins

+1050

Kraken

+1100

5-0

Bruins

+6600

Kraken

+7500

5-1

Bruins

+2400

Kraken

+2800

5-2

Bruins

+1600

Kraken

+1900

5-3

Bruins

+2400

Kraken

+2500

5-4

Bruins

+2000

Kraken

+2200

6-0

Bruins

+10000

Kraken

+12000

6-1

Bruins

+5500

Kraken

+6600

6-2

Bruins

+3000

Kraken

+3500

6-3

Bruins

+3000

Kraken

+3400

6-4

Bruins

+5000

Kraken

+5500

6-5

Bruins

+5000

Kraken

+5500

7-1

Bruins

+9000

Kraken

+11000

7-2

Bruins

+8000

Kraken

+10000

7-3

Bruins

+6000

Kraken

+6600

7-4

Bruins

+6600

Kraken

+7500

7-5

Bruins

+11000

Kraken

+12000

7-6

Bruins

+12500

Kraken

+12500

8-4

Bruins

+12000

Kraken

+13000

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Boston Bruins vs Seattle Kraken Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Boston Bruins are -118 favorites and that means a 54% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At -102, Seattle Kraken are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -130.

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Moneyline

Bruins

-118

Kraken

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Bruins

+130

Tie

+325

Kraken

+163

Puck Line

Bruins -1.5

+205

Kraken +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Boston Bruins Stats

Seattle Kraken Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 6.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 20.5
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 31.9
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 15.8
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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