Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Thursday [12/14/2023]

The Seattle Kraken and Chicago Blackhawks will meet in the NHL at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, starting at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Blackhawks vs. Kraken matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Blackhawks-Kraken NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for tonight.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model gives the Kraken a 65% chance of winning against the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 55% chance of going Over.

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Blackhawks vs. Kraken Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blackhawks	Kraken
Puck Line	+1.5 (-125)	-1.5 (+105)
Moneyline	+195	-230
Total	o5.5 (-110)	u5.5 (+100)

• The Kraken are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blackhawks, with +105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -125.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at -230, which means you can risk $230 to win $100, for a total payout of $330, if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +195, where you can bet $100 to profit $195, earning a total payout of $295, if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	-125
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+195
Total	Over 5.5	-110

While the Kraken are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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Blackhawks vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs. Kraken? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blackhawks and Kraken this Thursday.

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According to DimersBOT, Seattle's Jared McCann is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Kraken.

DimersBOT gives McCann a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Kraken star is a 43.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	7.0%
Anthony Beauvillier	4.4%
Cole Guttman	3.7%
Taylor Raddysh	3.5%
Philipp Kurashev	3.5%

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	9.6%
Matty Beniers	5.6%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	5.6%
Eeli Tolvanen	5.3%
Jordan Eberle	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	34.0%
Anthony Beauvillier	24.0%
Taylor Raddysh	21.3%
Cole Guttman	19.7%
Ryan Donato	18.2%

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	43.8%
Eeli Tolvanen	29.8%
Matty Beniers	29.1%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	28.8%
Jordan Eberle	23.0%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Blackhawks vs. Kraken on Thursday December 14, 2023.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Game Information

Thursday's game between the Kraken and Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Thursday December 14, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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Conclusion

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