Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils: Key Matchup Insights

The upcoming matchup between the Seattle Kraken and New Jersey Devils at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle promises to be an exciting encounter. The New Jersey Devils have shown a strong performance with a record of 24-18-0, ranking 12th, while the Seattle Kraken are at 17-22-1, ranking 24th. The Devils have an impressive away record of 12-9, as seen on our NHL standings page. In their last matchup on December 6th, the Devils secured a narrow victory against the Kraken with a 3-2 score. This game, airing on ESPN+, KONG, MSGSN, and KHN at 10 PM ET, will be pivotal for both teams. With the Devils having a slight edge in faceoff win percentage and goals against, they are slightly favored. However, the Kraken's recent performance at home has been solid, making this a game to watch for bettors. The current 2way odds favor the Devils at -195, while the Kraken stand at +162, with a total points line set at 6, highlighting the expected close nature of this game. The Devils' lineup, with their strong assists and blocked shots stats, could pose a challenge for the Kraken, who need to leverage their hits and saves to gain an upper hand.