St. Louis Blues vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/26/2024]

NHL action continues on Friday at 10:00PM ET as the St. Louis Blues square off with the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

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

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

We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Friday's NHL matchup between the Blues and Kraken 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Kraken a 58% chance of beating the Blues.

According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Blues vs. Kraken Odds

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

Bet Type	Blues	Kraken
Puck Line	+1.5 (-162)	-1.5 (+142)
Moneyline	+150	-175
Total	o6 (-102)	u6 (-115)

• The Kraken are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Blues, with +142 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blues (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -162.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at -175. That means you can risk $175 to win $100 for a total payout of $275 if they get the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, 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.

As always, check out all of the legal sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Blues vs. Kraken Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blues +1.5	-162
Moneyline	Blues	+150
Total	Over 6	-102

While the Kraken are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blues moneyline is the best option because of the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Our best NHL bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Blues vs. Kraken Player Props

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

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

Our projections give McCann a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Kraken star is a 35.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player	First Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	6.1%
Pavel Buchnevich	5.8%
Brandon Saad	5.1%
Robert Thomas	4.7%
Jake Neighbours	4.5%

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	7.4%
Eeli Tolvanen	4.8%
Matty Beniers	4.6%
Jaden Schwartz	4.0%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jordan Kyrou	33.6%
Pavel Buchnevich	29.3%
Brandon Saad	27.1%
Robert Thomas	25.6%
Jake Neighbours	25.4%

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	35.2%
Eeli Tolvanen	27.1%
Matty Beniers	23.6%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	22.8%
Jaden Schwartz	22.6%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Blues vs. Kraken on Friday January 26, 2024.

Blues vs. Kraken Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Kraken and Blues at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Friday January 26, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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Conclusion

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