The Seattle Kraken (4-6-3) wrap up a 2-game road trip on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche (8-3-0) at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Kraken vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Kraken were on the short end of a 4-3 shootout loss Tuesday against the Arizona Coyotes, and Seattle has picked up just 1 out of a possible 4 points in the past 2 outings. The Over is on a 3-0-1 run in the previous 4 contests after the Under cashed at a 7-2 clip in the first 9 outings.
The Avalanche beat the Kraken 4-1 in the 1st meeting at Climate Pledge Arena on Oct. 17 as the Under (6) cashed. It’s been hit or miss for the Avs lately, as Colorado has been shut out 3 times in the past 5 games, but it scored 4 or more goals in the other 2 games, both home wins. The Avs are' perfect on home ice this season (4-0-0).
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