Penguins vs. Kraken Prediction: Seattle Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/25/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Saturday's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken matchup.

Pittsburgh Penguins-Seattle Kraken Predictions and Game Preview.
Climate Pledge Arena sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Seattle Kraken this Saturday.

The Seattle Kraken and Pittsburgh Penguins are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, starting at 4:00PM ET.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Kraken as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Pittsburgh-Seattle game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Kraken are more likely to win, while the Penguins have a lower chance of victory."

For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Kraken predictions page.

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Penguins vs. Kraken Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Saturday's game between the Kraken and Penguins at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to start at 4:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Penguins vs. Kraken matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Pittsburgh vs. Seattle picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Penguins vs. Kraken Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Penguins and Kraken 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Kraken a 52% chance of defeating the Penguins.

According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going over.

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Penguins vs. Kraken Odds

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

Bet Type Penguins Kraken
Puck Line +1.5 (-270) -1.5 (+235)
Moneyline -110 -110
Total o5.5 (-118) u5.5 (+100)

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

Penguins vs. Kraken Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Penguins vs. Kraken matchup is on the total.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

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Penguins vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Kraken?

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Rickard Rakell is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Kraken.

Our projections give Rakell a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Penguins star is a 36.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player First Goal Probability
Rickard Rakell 7.5%
Sidney Crosby 7.4%
Michael Bunting 5.3%

Seattle Kraken

Player First Goal Probability
Matty Beniers 5.6%
Jared McCann 5.4%
Jaden Schwartz 5.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Rickard Rakell 36.4%
Sidney Crosby 34.8%
Michael Bunting 29.7%

Seattle Kraken

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Matty Beniers 30.7%
Jared McCann 29.7%
Jaden Schwartz 27.1%

Conclusion

We predict the Kraken, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Saturday.

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Jason Bevilacqua
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.

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