Betting on today’s Kraken and Jets game? Catch the action at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB, as the Jets hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Kraken.

SEATTLE KRAKEN VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5

This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, March 5th.

WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:

  • Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Jets picking up a 4-3 win.
  • Take the Jets on the moneyline
  • On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)

Will the Kraken Come Through as Road Underdogs?

With a record of 27-23-11, the Seattle Kraken head into tonight’s game in 11th place in the Western Conference. In the Pacific Division, they are in 6th place. Over their last three games, the Kraken have gone 2-1, while they are 3-2 over their last five and 6-4 over their last ten games. On the road this season, Seattle has gone 13-12-6, and they have won their last three road games. As the underdog, the Kraken have gone 15-18-7 this season.

Through 61 games, the Kraken have accumulated 65 points. Against teams in the Western Conference, Seattle has gone 12-20, and they are 8-10 against divisional opponents. Over the course of the season, the Kraken have been the underdog in 40 of their games. When favored, Seattle has gone 12-5-4.

Seattle enters the game with a puck line record of 35-26 and their average scoring margin sits at .0 goals per game. As the underdog, the Kraken have gone 26-14 against the puck line this season.

Over their last ten games, the Kraken’s puck line record is 7-3, and they have 18 losses by multiple goals this season. So far, Seattle has played 40 games as the underdog, and their average scoring differential in those games is -.6 goals per game.

For the season, Seattle’s games have finished with an average of 5.6 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6. Overall, the Kraken have an over/under record of 26-31-4.

Across their last three road contests, Seattle has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 3 goals per game.

On the offensive side, the Kraken are scoring an 2.7 goals per game this season, ranking 28th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 24th in the league. This season, the Kraken are 10-10 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 16-13 record.

Seattle’s leading goal scorer is Jared McCann. So far this season, he has 26 goals, placing him 29th in the NHL. McCann also comes into the game with 23 assists.

Defensively, the Jets are currently 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.4 shots per game against Winnipeg. They also are 19th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Winnipeg, goalie Joey Daccord has started 36 games in this season. His current record is 16-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.898%.

Do the Jets Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

At 83 points, the Jets are in 2nd place in the Western Conference and have won two straight games. Over their last ten games, Winnipeg has gone 8-2, and they have won five straight games as the favorite. In the Central Division, the Jets are in 1st place with a record of 39-16-5. At home this season, Winnipeg has gone 21-7-2 and is currently on a five-game winning streak at home.

So far this year, the Jets have been favored in 41 of their 60 games and have a record of 31-7-3 in those games. Against other teams in the Western Conference, Winnipeg has gone 23-12, and they have gone 16-5 in games against Central Division opponents.

At home this season, Winnipeg has gone 17-13 vs. the puck line and has an average scoring margin of +1.0 goals per game. So far, the Jets have been favored in 41 games and have a puck line record of 21-20 in those contests.

Overall, the team’s puck line record is 32-28, and they have 27 wins by multiple goals. In their last 10 home games, the Jets have gone just 4-6 vs. the puck line.

The average goal total for Winnipeg’s games is sitting at 5.5. The average over/under line for the season is 6. The Jets come in with an over/under record of 22-31-7.

Across their last three road contests, Seattle has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 3 goals per game.

On offense, the Jets are averaging 3.1 goals per game which is 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 19th in the league. Winnipeg’s offense comes into the game ranked 23rd in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 27th in the NHL.

Winnipeg’s current leading scorer is Kyle Connor. This season, he has 25 goals, which puts him 30th in the NHL. Connor also comes into the game with 18 assists.

Defensively, the Jets are currently 23rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.4 shots per game against Winnipeg. They also are 19th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Seattle, goalie Connor Hellebuyck has started 44 games in this season. His current record is 29-12, and his save percentage stands at 0.944%.