Chicago Blackhawks

Ice Hockey NHL Climate Pledge Arena Sat 4 Apr 22:00

Seattle Kraken

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings
  13. Live Stream

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Kraken

The Chicago Blackhawks go up against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Saturday, April 4.

Get the Best Value By Backing Kraken

There’s an attractive -110 that the Kraken are able to beat the Blackhawks in regulation time. This wager can be secured on the 3-Way Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Kraken Have Won 8 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Chicago Blackhawks have been defeated in their previous five games. On the road, they recently suffered a 3-1 loss against Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Nick Lardis was the only player to find the net, with Spencer Knight stopping 31 shots (.969).

Seattle Kraken were beaten 6-2 at Climate Pledge Arena in their last game. This loss at home to Utah Mammoth was their third straight defeat. Jordan Eberle and Bobby McMann scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kraken beat the Hawks when the teams last met. It was a 3-2 scoreline at United Center. The Kraken have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Hawks. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 18-22-11 2.7 .908 3
Philipp Grubauer (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 13-10-4 2.6 .911 0
23/24 14-16-2 2.85 .899 2
Chicago Blackhawks – Last 10 Games

2 wins, 5 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 24.9 shots on goal, with a 3.0% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have given up 3.8 goals from 37.7 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.8%.

Connor Bedard is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Frank Nazar recording 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.17 goal against average with a .907 save percentage.

Seattle Kraken – Last 10 Games

The Kraken have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.4 shots on goal, with a 9.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.6 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.4%.

The top points scorer is Bobby McMann with 12 points, 8 goals and 4 assists, while Kaapo Kakko is next best after registering 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Philipp Grubauer have a 2.74 GAA with a .907 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the best Chicago Blackhawks 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

We are having a wager on Seattle Kraken in this NHL clash and they could prove too strong. You can back our pick at -110 on the 60-minute line and we think this offers good value.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert hockey picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NHL stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Blackhawks vs Kraken stats:

  • Blackhawks have lost their last 5 games.
  • Blackhawks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Blackhawks have lost 15 of their last 20 games.
  • Kraken have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Kraken 3-Way Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bobby McMann To Score +195 BetMGM logo

Bobby McMann (Kraken) has been on the scoresheet in 7 of his past 10 games. The odds for him to be an Anytime Goalscorer look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +195.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

3-Way Moneyline Kraken
Totals Over 5.5
To Score Bobby McMann

Take a same game parlay that incorporates the Kraken getting the win in 60 minutes along with Over 5.5 goals. Add in Bobby McMann (Kraken) to be among the scorers.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a very exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised hockey bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks Blackhawks logo 2 - 5 Kraken logo Kraken

An exciting bet could be a 5-2 victory in favor of the Kraken at odds of +1400. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

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Chicago Blackhawks 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.

Kraken Have the Shortest Odds to Win

Seattle Kraken have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability due to their -175 Moneyline betting odds. Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +146.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -130.

National Hockey League fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every matchup on the coupon. Head to the top betting apps and find the best value wagers.

Connor Bedard Favorite to Find the Net First

Those interested in favorite Connor Bedard to find the net first are able to get +1100. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes appeal, then this is +180.

Player Goals

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)
First
+180
Anytime
+1100
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Bobby McMann (Kraken)
First
+195
Anytime
+1200
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Jared McCann (Kraken)
First
+200
Anytime
+1200
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Jordan Eberle (Kraken)
First
+220
Anytime
+1300
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks logo Chicago Blackhawks Stats
Seattle Kraken logo Seattle Kraken Stats
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
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Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
98 Connor Bedard 63 20.91 30 39 69 -9
59 Tyler Bertuzzi 73 18.41 31 24 55 -19
91 Frank Nazar 60 18.49 14 24 38 -17
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
7 Jordan Eberle 72 18.55 24 28 52 5
9 Chandler Stephenson 72 19.55 15 30 45 -20
10 Matthew Beniers 74 19.38 19 26 45 -6

Injuries & Suspensions

Chicago Blackhawks Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Oliver Moore
Injured
Matt Grzelcyk
Injured
Andrew Mangiapane
Injured
Ryan Ellis
Injured
Shea Weber
Injured
Artyom Levshunov
Injured
Nick Lardis
Injured

Seattle Kraken Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Shane Wright
Injured
Ryan Winterton
Unavailable

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Chicago Blackhawks Lineups

02 Apr NHL
Blackhawks 1-3 Oilers
31 Mar NHL
Jets 4-3 Blackhawks
29 Mar NHL
Blackhawks 3-5 Devils
27 Mar NHL
Blackhawks 1-6 Rangers
26 Mar NHL
Blackhawks 1-5 Flyers
24 Mar NHL
Blackhawks 4-3 Islanders
22 Mar NHL
Predators 3-2 Blackhawks
20 Mar NHL
Avalanche 4-1 Blackhawks
19 Mar NHL
Blackhawks 2-1 Wild
17 Mar NHL
Wild 4-3 Blackhawks

Previous Seattle Kraken Lineups

02 Apr NHL
Mammoth 6-2 Kraken
31 Mar NHL
Kraken 0-3 Oilers
28 Mar NHL
Kraken 2-3 Sabres
26 Mar NHL
Kraken 4-3 Lightning
24 Mar NHL
Kraken 4-5 Panthers
21 Mar NHL
Kraken 2-5 Blue Jackets
19 Mar NHL
Kraken 1-3 Predators
17 Mar NHL
Lightning 6-2 Kraken
15 Mar NHL
Panthers 2-6 Kraken
14 Mar NHL
Kraken 5-2 Canucks
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 75 48 21 6 102 0.68 35 43 268 219 49 27-10-2 21-11-4 5-3 7-3 2W
2 Pittsburgh 76 38 22 16 92 0.605 31 35 266 244 22 18-12-8 20-10-8 3-10 5-5 1L
3 NY Islanders 77 42 30 5 89 0.578 28 38 223 225 -2 21-14-2 21-16-3 4-5 4-6 3L
4 Columbus 76 38 26 12 88 0.579 27 32 240 236 4 20-10-8 18-16-4 6-2 4-6 5L
5 Philadelphia 76 38 26 12 88 0.579 24 29 226 230 -4 17-13-8 21-13-4 9-4 7-3 1W
6 Washington 76 38 29 9 85 0.559 32 36 241 230 11 23-11-5 15-18-4 2-6 6-4 1L
7 New Jersey 75 39 34 2 80 0.533 27 35 212 230 -18 20-15-2 19-19-0 4-0 7-3 1W
8 NY Rangers 76 31 36 9 71 0.467 22 28 217 236 -19 12-19-7 19-17-2 3-1 3-7 1L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 75 47 22 6 100 0.667 38 43 274 210 64 24-13-1 23-9-5 4-2 7-3 1W
2 Buffalo 76 46 22 8 100 0.658 38 41 264 225 39 24-10-4 22-12-4 5-0 6-4 1L
3 Montreal 75 44 21 10 98 0.653 32 42 265 236 29 22-13-2 22-8-8 2-5 8-2 7W
4 Boston 76 43 25 8 94 0.618 31 39 257 235 22 28-10-1 15-15-7 4-3 6-4 1L
5 Ottawa 75 39 26 10 88 0.587 33 36 251 231 20 19-11-6 20-15-4 3-1 6-4 1W
6 Detroit 75 40 27 8 88 0.587 29 38 220 225 -5 20-14-3 20-13-5 2-3 4-6 1W
7 Florida 75 37 35 3 77 0.513 29 32 224 248 -24 21-15-3 16-20-0 5-1 4-6 2W
8 Toronto 76 32 31 13 77 0.507 23 31 236 268 -32 18-12-8 14-19-5 1-4 4-6 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 74 49 15 10 108 0.73 43 46 283 193 90 24-8-5 25-7-5 3-6 5-5 1L
2 Dallas 76 45 19 12 102 0.671 35 40 258 209 49 23-10-4 22-9-8 5-4 3-7 1W
3 Minnesota 75 42 21 12 96 0.64 27 38 247 218 29 21-10-8 21-11-4 4-5 4-6 1W
4 Utah 75 39 30 6 84 0.56 30 39 241 214 27 19-14-3 20-16-3 0-0 5-5 2W
5 Nashville 75 35 31 9 79 0.527 25 30 225 250 -25 20-15-3 15-16-6 5-1 6-4 1W
6 St Louis 75 32 31 12 76 0.507 28 31 202 236 -34 18-12-7 14-19-5 1-4 6-4 1W
7 Winnipeg 75 32 31 12 76 0.507 25 30 213 231 -18 18-14-6 14-17-6 2-4 5-5 1L
8 Chicago 76 27 35 14 68 0.447 20 24 196 251 -55 13-16-8 14-19-6 3-5 2-8 5L
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Edmonton 76 39 28 9 87 0.572 30 39 264 252 12 21-13-4 18-15-5 0-3 7-3 5W
2 Anaheim 76 41 30 5 87 0.572 24 33 254 266 -12 23-11-3 18-19-2 8-0 5-5 4L
3 Vegas 76 34 26 16 84 0.553 26 33 242 239 3 18-12-9 16-14-7 1-7 4-6 2W
4 San Jose 74 36 31 7 79 0.534 24 34 228 261 -33 20-12-5 16-19-2 2-1 4-6 4W
5 LA Kings 75 30 26 19 79 0.527 19 26 201 228 -27 11-17-9 19-9-10 4-9 3-7 1L
6 Seattle 74 32 31 11 75 0.507 25 31 208 233 -25 17-15-5 15-16-6 1-6 3-7 3L
7 Calgary 75 31 36 8 70 0.467 24 27 194 240 -46 21-12-5 10-24-3 4-3 5-5 2L
8 Vancouver 75 22 45 8 52 0.347 15 17 197 288 -91 8-25-5 14-20-3 5-2 2-8 1L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 75 48 21 6 102 0.68 35 43 268 219 49 27-10-2 21-11-4 5-3 7-3 2W
2 Tampa Bay 75 47 22 6 100 0.667 38 43 274 210 64 24-13-1 23-9-5 4-2 7-3 1W
3 Buffalo 76 46 22 8 100 0.658 38 41 264 225 39 24-10-4 22-12-4 5-0 6-4 1L
4 Montreal 75 44 21 10 98 0.653 32 42 265 236 29 22-13-2 22-8-8 2-5 8-2 7W
5 Boston 76 43 25 8 94 0.618 31 39 257 235 22 28-10-1 15-15-7 4-3 6-4 1L
6 Pittsburgh 76 38 22 16 92 0.605 31 35 266 244 22 18-12-8 20-10-8 3-10 5-5 1L
7 NY Islanders 77 42 30 5 89 0.578 28 38 223 225 -2 21-14-2 21-16-3 4-5 4-6 3L
8 Ottawa 75 39 26 10 88 0.587 33 36 251 231 20 19-11-6 20-15-4 3-1 6-4 1W
9 Detroit 75 40 27 8 88 0.587 29 38 220 225 -5 20-14-3 20-13-5 2-3 4-6 1W
10 Columbus 76 38 26 12 88 0.579 27 32 240 236 4 20-10-8 18-16-4 6-2 4-6 5L
11 Philadelphia 76 38 26 12 88 0.579 24 29 226 230 -4 17-13-8 21-13-4 9-4 7-3 1W
12 Washington 76 38 29 9 85 0.559 32 36 241 230 11 23-11-5 15-18-4 2-6 6-4 1L
13 New Jersey 75 39 34 2 80 0.533 27 35 212 230 -18 20-15-2 19-19-0 4-0 7-3 1W
14 Florida 75 37 35 3 77 0.513 29 32 224 248 -24 21-15-3 16-20-0 5-1 4-6 2W
15 Toronto 76 32 31 13 77 0.507 23 31 236 268 -32 18-12-8 14-19-5 1-4 4-6 1L
16 NY Rangers 76 31 36 9 71 0.467 22 28 217 236 -19 12-19-7 19-17-2 3-1 3-7 1L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 74 49 15 10 108 0.73 43 46 283 193 90 24-8-5 25-7-5 3-6 5-5 1L
2 Dallas 76 45 19 12 102 0.671 35 40 258 209 49 23-10-4 22-9-8 5-4 3-7 1W
3 Minnesota 75 42 21 12 96 0.64 27 38 247 218 29 21-10-8 21-11-4 4-5 4-6 1W
4 Edmonton 76 39 28 9 87 0.572 30 39 264 252 12 21-13-4 18-15-5 0-3 7-3 5W
5 Anaheim 76 41 30 5 87 0.572 24 33 254 266 -12 23-11-3 18-19-2 8-0 5-5 4L
6 Utah 75 39 30 6 84 0.56 30 39 241 214 27 19-14-3 20-16-3 0-0 5-5 2W
7 Vegas 76 34 26 16 84 0.553 26 33 242 239 3 18-12-9 16-14-7 1-7 4-6 2W
8 San Jose 74 36 31 7 79 0.534 24 34 228 261 -33 20-12-5 16-19-2 2-1 4-6 4W
9 Nashville 75 35 31 9 79 0.527 25 30 225 250 -25 20-15-3 15-16-6 5-1 6-4 1W
10 LA Kings 75 30 26 19 79 0.527 19 26 201 228 -27 11-17-9 19-9-10 4-9 3-7 1L
11 St Louis 75 32 31 12 76 0.507 28 31 202 236 -34 18-12-7 14-19-5 1-4 6-4 1W
12 Winnipeg 75 32 31 12 76 0.507 25 30 213 231 -18 18-14-6 14-17-6 2-4 5-5 1L
13 Seattle 74 32 31 11 75 0.507 25 31 208 233 -25 17-15-5 15-16-6 1-6 3-7 3L
14 Calgary 75 31 36 8 70 0.467 24 27 194 240 -46 21-12-5 10-24-3 4-3 5-5 2L
15 Chicago 76 27 35 14 68 0.447 20 24 196 251 -55 13-16-8 14-19-6 3-5 2-8 5L
16 Vancouver 75 22 45 8 52 0.347 15 17 197 288 -91 8-25-5 14-20-3 5-2 2-8 1L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 74 49 15 10 108 0.73 43 46 283 193 90 24-8-5 25-7-5 3-6 5-5 1L
2 Carolina 75 48 21 6 102 0.68 35 43 268 219 49 27-10-2 21-11-4 5-3 7-3 2W
3 Dallas 76 45 19 12 102 0.671 35 40 258 209 49 23-10-4 22-9-8 5-4 3-7 1W
4 Tampa Bay 75 47 22 6 100 0.667 38 43 274 210 64 24-13-1 23-9-5 4-2 7-3 1W
5 Buffalo 76 46 22 8 100 0.658 38 41 264 225 39 24-10-4 22-12-4 5-0 6-4 1L
6 Montreal 75 44 21 10 98 0.653 32 42 265 236 29 22-13-2 22-8-8 2-5 8-2 7W
7 Minnesota 75 42 21 12 96 0.64 27 38 247 218 29 21-10-8 21-11-4 4-5 4-6 1W
8 Boston 76 43 25 8 94 0.618 31 39 257 235 22 28-10-1 15-15-7 4-3 6-4 1L
9 Pittsburgh 76 38 22 16 92 0.605 31 35 266 244 22 18-12-8 20-10-8 3-10 5-5 1L
10 NY Islanders 77 42 30 5 89 0.578 28 38 223 225 -2 21-14-2 21-16-3 4-5 4-6 3L
11 Ottawa 75 39 26 10 88 0.587 33 36 251 231 20 19-11-6 20-15-4 3-1 6-4 1W
12 Detroit 75 40 27 8 88 0.587 29 38 220 225 -5 20-14-3 20-13-5 2-3 4-6 1W
13 Columbus 76 38 26 12 88 0.579 27 32 240 236 4 20-10-8 18-16-4 6-2 4-6 5L
14 Philadelphia 76 38 26 12 88 0.579 24 29 226 230 -4 17-13-8 21-13-4 9-4 7-3 1W
15 Edmonton 76 39 28 9 87 0.572 30 39 264 252 12 21-13-4 18-15-5 0-3 7-3 5W
16 Anaheim 76 41 30 5 87 0.572 24 33 254 266 -12 23-11-3 18-19-2 8-0 5-5 4L
17 Washington 76 38 29 9 85 0.559 32 36 241 230 11 23-11-5 15-18-4 2-6 6-4 1L
18 Utah 75 39 30 6 84 0.56 30 39 241 214 27 19-14-3 20-16-3 0-0 5-5 2W
19 Vegas 76 34 26 16 84 0.553 26 33 242 239 3 18-12-9 16-14-7 1-7 4-6 2W
20 New Jersey 75 39 34 2 80 0.533 27 35 212 230 -18 20-15-2 19-19-0 4-0 7-3 1W
21 San Jose 74 36 31 7 79 0.534 24 34 228 261 -33 20-12-5 16-19-2 2-1 4-6 4W
22 Nashville 75 35 31 9 79 0.527 25 30 225 250 -25 20-15-3 15-16-6 5-1 6-4 1W
23 LA Kings 75 30 26 19 79 0.527 19 26 201 228 -27 11-17-9 19-9-10 4-9 3-7 1L
24 Florida 75 37 35 3 77 0.513 29 32 224 248 -24 21-15-3 16-20-0 5-1 4-6 2W
25 Toronto 76 32 31 13 77 0.507 23 31 236 268 -32 18-12-8 14-19-5 1-4 4-6 1L
26 St Louis 75 32 31 12 76 0.507 28 31 202 236 -34 18-12-7 14-19-5 1-4 6-4 1W
27 Winnipeg 75 32 31 12 76 0.507 25 30 213 231 -18 18-14-6 14-17-6 2-4 5-5 1L
28 Seattle 74 32 31 11 75 0.507 25 31 208 233 -25 17-15-5 15-16-6 1-6 3-7 3L
29 NY Rangers 76 31 36 9 71 0.467 22 28 217 236 -19 12-19-7 19-17-2 3-1 3-7 1L
30 Calgary 75 31 36 8 70 0.467 24 27 194 240 -46 21-12-5 10-24-3 4-3 5-5 2L
31 Chicago 76 27 35 14 68 0.447 20 24 196 251 -55 13-16-8 14-19-6 3-5 2-8 5L
32 Vancouver 75 22 45 8 52 0.347 15 17 197 288 -91 8-25-5 14-20-3 5-2 2-8 1L