The Washington Capitals (32-10-5) have -148 moneyline odds to win when they visit the Seattle Kraken (21-24-3), who have +124 odds, on Thursday, January 23 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

Tune in for the Capitals-Kraken matchup on ESPN+.

Capitals vs. Kraken Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Fubo
  • Live Stream: ESPN+
  • Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
  • Favorite: Capitals (-148)
  • Underdog: Kraken (+124)
  • Over/under: 5.5

Capitals vs. Kraken Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:Kraken (+1.5)
  • Pick OU:Over (5.5)
  • Score Prediction:
    Capitals 4 – Kraken 3

How to Bet on Capitals vs. Kraken

  • In 24 games this season, Washington and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.
  • Seattle and its opponent have combined to score over 5.5 goals in 28 of 48 games this season.
  • These two teams score 6.5 goals per game combined, 1.0 more than this game’s over/under.
  • Opponents of these two teams average 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this game’sgame’s over/under.
  • The Capitals have been a moneyline favorite 24 times this season, and have finished 16-8 in those games.
  • This season the Kraken have won 13 of the 33 games, or 39.4%, in which they’ve been an underdog.

Capitals Stats & Insights

  • The Capitals rank first in the league with 167 total goals this season, averaging 3.6 per game.
  • On defense, the Capitals have been one of the best squads in NHL play, conceding only 114 goals to rank second.
  • Their +53 goal differential is top-rated in the league.
  • The Capitals have a 13.1% shooting percentage as a team (leading the league).
  • The Capitals’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 20.2 hits and 17.2 blocked shots per game.
  • In the past 10 contests, the Capitals have claimed 70.0% of the possible points with a 7-0-3 record.
  • They have averaged 3.2 goals per game (32 total) over that span.
  • Defensively, the Capitals have given up 18 goals (1.8 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Kraken Stats & Insights

  • The Kraken have the league’s 17th-ranked scoring offense (142 total goals, 3.0 per game).
  • The Kraken have conceded 152 total goals (3.2 per game) to rank 23rd.
  • They have a -10 goal differential, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Kraken are shooting 11.1% (seventh in the league).
  • The Kraken have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 21.8 hits and 17.0 blocked shots per game.
  • In their past 10 matchups, the Kraken have gone 4-5-1 to earn 65.0% of the possible points.
  • They have totaled 32 goals during that span.
  • On the defensive side, the Kraken have given up 3.2 goals per game (32 total) in those 10 matchups.

Capitals Key Players to Watch

  • A major contributor this season for Washington, Dylan Strome has scored 46 points in 47 games (12 goals and 34 assists).
  • Aliaksei Protas is contributing with 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists).
  • Logan Thompson has a record of 22-2-3. He has allowed 56 goals (2.09 goals against average) and recorded 694 saves.

Kraken Key Players to Watch

  • Jared McCann has recorded 14 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 22 assists (0.5 per game), taking 2.3 shots per game and shooting 12.7%. That makes him among the leaders for Seattle with 36 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Jaden Schwartz’s 33 points this season, including 16 goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Seattle.
  • Joey Daccord has a 16-10-2 record this season, with a .914 save percentage (10th-best in the league). In 30 games, he has 763 saves, and has conceded 72 goals (2.5 goals against average).

Capitals vs. Kraken Injuries

  • Capitals: T.J. Oshie: Back (Out For Season), Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out For Season), Sonny Milano: Upper Body (Out)
  • Kraken: Jordan Eberle: Pelvis (Out), Yanni Gourde: Lower Body (Out)

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