The calendar has officially turned to 2024 which for the NHL means one thing: this year's edition of the Winter Classic. Monday's first day of the calendar year features just one game in the NHL between the most recent two expansion franchises. The reigning Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights will visit the host Seattle Kraken at T-Mobile Park which is the home of the MLB's Seattl e Mariners. As always, this will be a spectacle that even as the only NHL game of the day will be one you will not want to miss.
I have created a 3-pick NHL same-game parlay for today’s Winter Classic action at +465 odds, which you can read below. You can also check out our NHL predictions for picks on today’s games.
Seattle Kraken win (+114)
While the Golden Knights appear to be the better team this season, it is the Kraken that look to have the edge in this game. Vegas has dropped 5 out of their last 7 games as part of a somewhat streaky 2023-24 season. Meanwhile, the Kraken enter this game as winners of 4 straight games and of 6 out of their last 8.
In addition to solid recent form, the Kraken obviously posses a home-ice advantage in this one. This is less than a 3-year old franchise that is off to a great start for franchise history, has built a loyal fanbase, and will play in front of their home crowd in a large stadium that will be rocking. The Kraken have a great chance to win this Winter Classic.