Jets vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Oct. 23

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The Winnipeg Jets (5-1) will try to continue a five-game win streak when they take on the Seattle Kraken (3-2-2) at home on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here's who we predict to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.

Jets vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Jets 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Jets (-224)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Jets (-1.5)

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Jets Splits and Trends

  • In the three games Winnipeg has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-0 record (good for four points).
  • Winnipeg has won the only game this season when it scored two goals (1-0-0, two points).
  • The Jets have scored more than two goals five times, and are 4-1-0 in those games (to register eight points).
  • In the four games when Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (eight points).
  • The Jets have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 5-1-0 to record 10 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken (3-2-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in games that have needed OT this season.
  • Seattle has earned five points (2-0-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kraken registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • Seattle has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Kraken have scored at least three goals four times, earning six points from those matchups (2-0-2).
  • This season, Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in five games and picked up six points with a record of 2-1-2.
  • When it outshoots opponents, Seattle is 0-0-1 (one point) this season.
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in five games. The Kraken finished 3-2-0 in those matchups (six points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Jets Rank Jets AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
4th 3.83 Goals Scored 2.71 21st
4th 2.17 Goals Allowed 3.14 18th
30th 24.2 Shots 25.4 26th
26th 30.8 Shots Allowed 28.4 17th
3rd 30% Power Play % 22.73% 13th
1st 96.3% Penalty Kill % 66.67% 29th

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