Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/14

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The Seattle Kraken will visit the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Kraken hold a record of 21-15-8 this season, while the Devils stand at 23-21-2.

Seattle is coached by Lane Lambert and ranks third in the Western Pacific Division. The New Jersey Devils, led by Sheldon Keefe, are sixth in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Both teams have secured one shutout win this season, adding an interesting aspect to this game.

Kraken vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken MoneyLine +138, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine -164

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the New York Rangers with a score of 4-2. Jared McCann and Jordan Eberle each contributed a goal in that game.

In another recent outing, the Kraken faced the Carolina Hurricanes and lost by a close score of 3-2. Matty Beniers was one of the key players, scoring a goal in that game. Despite the loss, the team managed to put up a good fight.

The Kraken’s overall performance this season sees them ranked 19th in goals and 10th in power play goals. Their goaltending has been strong, with Philipp Grubauer securing nine wins out of 16 games. The team will look to maintain its form as they head into the next game.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have had a mixed performance recently. They secured a victory against the Minnesota Wild with a score of 5-2. Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice in that game.

In their recent games, the Devils have struggled defensively. They lost to the Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins, conceding four goals in each. Their game against the New York Islanders ended in a 0-9 defeat, marking a challenging outing for the team.

Despite the losses, the Devils have shown strong individual performances. Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier have contributed significantly in goals and assists. Jacob Markstrom has been in goal for several games, showing moments of skill with notable saves.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, go with the New Jersey Devils at -164. They are the favorite and have shown strong performance with 137 goals against compared to Seattle’s 115. The projected score is New Jersey 4, Seattle 2, which suggests the Devils will win the game.

For the over/under pick, take the under 6.0 at -119. Both teams have solid goaltending, with New Jersey’s goals against ranked 3rd. The projected total score is 6, aligning with the under bet, given the defensive strengths of both teams.