Ottawa Senators vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/4/2024]

NHL action continues on Thursday at 10:00PM ET as the Ottawa Senators lock horns with the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

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

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

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Senators and Kraken 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Kraken a 53% chance of defeating the Senators.

According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going under.

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Senators vs. Kraken Odds

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

Bet Type	Senators	Kraken
Puck Line	+1.5 (-225)	-1.5 (+198)
Moneyline	+102	-120
Total	o6.5 (-104)	u6.5 (-115)

• The Kraken are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Senators, with +198 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Senators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -225.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100 for a total payout of $220 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at +102, where you can put down $100 to profit $102, earning a total payout of $202 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -104, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

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Senators vs. Kraken Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Senators +1.5	-225
Moneyline	Kraken	-120
Total	Under 6.5	-115

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Senators vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Senators vs. Kraken?

According to our model, Seattle's Jared McCann is most likely to score the first goal in Senators vs. Kraken.

Our projections give McCann a 6.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Kraken star is a 34.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	First Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	6.4%
Brady Tkachuk	5.7%
Josh Norris	5.5%
Drake Batherson	5.0%
Claude Giroux	4.9%

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	6.7%
Eeli Tolvanen	5.1%
Matty Beniers	4.3%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	4.0%
Andre Burakovsky	3.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	31.1%
Brady Tkachuk	28.6%
Josh Norris	28.3%
Claude Giroux	27.9%
Drake Batherson	25.7%

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	34.0%
Eeli Tolvanen	26.8%
Matty Beniers	25.8%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	20.1%
Jordan Eberle	19.8%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Senators vs. Kraken on Thursday January 4, 2024.

Senators vs. Kraken Game Information

Thursday's action between the Kraken and Senators at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Thursday January 4, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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Conclusion

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