Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds | 19 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Kraken

The Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Monday, January 19.

We’re keeping things simple by wagering the Kraken on the Moneyline. They should get the better of the Penguins and our prediction is available at odds of +102.

Pittsburgh Penguins lost when they last took to the ice. At PPG PAINTS Arena, they were turned over 4-3 (SO) at home to Columbus Blue Jackets. Sidney Crosby, Rickard Rakell and Connor Clifton scored one goal each.

Seattle Kraken have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 6-3 scoreline occurred on the road at Delta Center against Utah Mammoth. Jordan Eberle, Matthew Beniers and Chandler Stephenson each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at PPG PAINTS Arena, with the Kraken claiming the win. Beating the Penguins by a 3-2 scoreline. It’s been four victories on the bounce for the Kraken when playing the Penguins. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 9.

Starting Goalies

Stuart Skinner (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-14-9	2.9	.889	2
23/24	36-16-5	2.62	.905	2

Joey Daccord (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-18-5	2.9	.901	2
23/24	19-18-11	2.46	.916	3

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 30.6 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have been giving up 2.0 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.2%.

Sidney Crosby is the top points scorer with 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, with Rickard Rakell racking up 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 2.53 goal against average with a .902 save percentage.

The Kraken have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 24.1 shots on goal, with a 33.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 30.0 shots, averaging 2.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 70.0%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Beniers with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, while Jared McCann is next best after registering 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Philipp Grubauer have a 2.47 GAA with a .915 SV%.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Seattle Kraken are available at +102 when it comes to winning this NHL clash. Our pick is that they’ll outscore the road team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Key Penguins vs Kraken stats:

• Kraken have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Penguins have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Penguins have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Kraken have won the last 4 games between these teams.

Kraken Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

We’d recommend checking out the Puck Line, 3-Way Moneyline and Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you’re interested in siding with Seattle but want bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rickard Rakell Over 2.5 Shots -145

Rickard Rakell (Penguins) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -145 that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 2 - 5 Kraken

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Kraken winning 5-2. Odds of +1900 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Kraken

1-0

Penguins

+5000

Kraken

+5000

2-0

Penguins

+4500

Kraken

+4500

2-1

Penguins

+1400

Kraken

+1400

3-0

Penguins

+3000

Kraken

+3300

3-1

Penguins

+1700

Kraken

+1900

3-2

Penguins

+800

Kraken

+850

4-0

Penguins

+3500

Kraken

+4500

4-1

Penguins

+1500

Kraken

+1700

4-2

Penguins

+1500

Kraken

+1600

4-3

Penguins

+1000

Kraken

+1050

5-0

Penguins

+6600

Kraken

+8000

5-1

Penguins

+2400

Kraken

+2900

5-2

Penguins

+1600

Kraken

+1900

5-3

Penguins

+2200

Kraken

+2500

5-4

Penguins

+2000

Kraken

+2200

6-0

Penguins

+10000

Kraken

+12000

6-1

Penguins

+5500

Kraken

+7000

6-2

Penguins

+3000

Kraken

+3500

6-3

Penguins

+2900

Kraken

+3400

6-4

Penguins

+5000

Kraken

+5000

6-5

Penguins

+5000

Kraken

+5000

7-1

Penguins

+9000

Kraken

+12000

7-2

Penguins

+7500

Kraken

+10000

7-3

Penguins

+5500

Kraken

+6600

7-4

Penguins

+6600

Kraken

+7500

7-5

Penguins

+11000

Kraken

+11000

7-6

Penguins

+12000

Kraken

+12500

8-2

Penguins

+12500

Kraken

+13000

8-3

Penguins

+13000

Kraken

+13000

8-4

Penguins

+12000

Kraken

+13000

8-5

Penguins

+14000

Kraken

+14000

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Pittsburgh Penguins 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.

Seattle Kraken have been given Moneyline odds of +112 against Pittsburgh Penguins who are -133. The hosts have a 47% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -122.

The best betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Penguins

-133

Kraken

+112

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+128

Tie

+320

Kraken

+165

Puck Line

Penguins -1.5

+184

Kraken +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Seattle Kraken Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 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 3.30 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 15.7
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 4.3
• Blocks: 8.7
• Faceoff Wins : 21.6
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.7

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