Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Mar 3, 2023

NHL action continues on Friday at 7:00PM ET as the Seattle Kraken lock horns with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Kraken vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Kraken vs. Blue Jackets?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Kraken-Blue Jackets NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Kraken a 58% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-175), Kraken -1.5 (+150)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +140, Kraken -160
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs against the Kraken, with -175 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Kraken (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +150.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +140, which means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at -160, where you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Kraken vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -175 via BetMGM (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +140 via BetMGM (0.3% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Kraken are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Kraken-Blue Jackets matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Kraken vs. Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Kraken and Blue Jackets.

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According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Patrik Laine is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Laine a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 37.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 7.3% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 4.9% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 4.5% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 4.5% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 4.4% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.7% probability
• Boone Jenner: 6.6% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.2% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 5.7% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 33.9% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 26.2% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 24.8% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 24.8% probability
• Matty Beniers: 24.1% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 37.1% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 33.2% probability
• Boone Jenner: 32.5% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 31.4% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 20.1% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before Kraken vs. Blue Jackets on Friday March 3, 2023.

Kraken vs. Blue Jackets 2023 Game Info

Friday's game between the Blue Jackets and Kraken at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Friday March 3, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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