Seattle Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/15/2024]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Monday, beginning at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Monday's Kraken vs. Penguins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Kraken and Penguins 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Penguins a 56% chance of defeating the Kraken.

According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going over.

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Kraken vs. Penguins Odds

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

Bet Type	Kraken	Penguins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-184)	-1.5 (+160)
Moneyline	+132	-150
Total	o5.5 (-128)	u5.5 (+104)

• The Penguins are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Kraken, with +160 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -184.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -150. That means you can risk $150 to win $100 for a total payout of $250 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +132, where you can bet $100 to profit $132, earning a total payout of $232 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -128, as well as the best odds for the Under at +104.

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

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Kraken vs. Penguins Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Kraken +1.5	-184
Moneyline	Kraken	+132
Total	Over 5.5	-128

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, betting on 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 being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Kraken vs. Penguins Player Props

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

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

Our projections give Guentzel an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 40.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	6.8%
Matty Beniers	4.4%
Eeli Tolvanen	3.9%
Jaden Schwartz	3.9%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	3.4%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	8.0%
Sidney Crosby	7.2%
Rickard Rakell	6.0%
Evgeni Malkin	5.6%
Bryan Rust	4.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	29.8%
Eeli Tolvanen	23.0%
Matty Beniers	22.3%
Jaden Schwartz	18.8%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	18.7%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	40.8%
Sidney Crosby	38.4%
Rickard Rakell	31.7%
Evgeni Malkin	29.1%
Bryan Rust	21.8%
Remember, our model updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before the Kraken vs. Penguins on Monday January 15, 2024.

Kraken vs. Penguins Game Information

Monday's action between the Penguins and Kraken at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Monday January 15, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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Conclusion

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