Kraken vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds - Jan 5, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Seattle Kraken lock horns with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

Dimers' top betting picks for Kraken vs. Maple Leafs, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Kraken vs. Maple Leafs?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Kraken-Maple Leafs NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Maple Leafs a 65% chance of beating the Kraken.

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Kraken vs. Maple Leafs Odds

• Puck Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+110), Kraken +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -225, Kraken +195
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-104)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Maple Leafs are currently -1.5 favorites against the Kraken, with +110 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -120.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -225, which means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +195, where you can put down $100 to profit $195, earning a total payout of $295, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -104.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Kraken (+1.5) are a 56% 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. Maple Leafs

• Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Kraken @ +195 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.6% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Kraken moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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

Kraken vs. Maple Leafs Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Kraken-Maple Leafs matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Kraken vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kraken vs. Maple Leafs? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Kraken and Maple Leafs.

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According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Maple Leafs.

DimersBOT gives Matthews an 11.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 50.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 4.4% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 4.4% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 4.2% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 4.1% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 4.0% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 11.2% probability
• William Nylander: 7.7% probability
• Mitch Marner: 6.1% probability
• Michael Bunting: 6.1% probability
• John Tavares: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 24.1% probability
• Andre Burakovsky: 23.1% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 22.5% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 21.1% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 20.3% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 50.4% probability
• William Nylander: 39.5% probability
• Mitch Marner: 33.6% probability
• Michael Bunting: 32.4% probability
• John Tavares: 25.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Kraken vs. Maple Leafs on Thursday January 5, 2023.

Kraken vs. Maple Leafs 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Maple Leafs and Kraken at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Thursday January 5, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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