Red Wings vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Nov. 18

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The Detroit Red Wings (11-7-1) square off against the Seattle Kraken (9-4-5) at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings defeated the New York Rangers 2-1 in their most recent outing, while the Kraken are coming off a 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks.

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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we project to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Kraken have gone 5-2-3 while totaling 27 total goals (five power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.7%). They have allowed 26 goals.

Red Wings vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final result of Red Wings 4, Kraken 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-168)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings are 3-1-4 in overtime contests as part of an 11-7-1 overall record.
  • Detroit is 3-1-1 (seven points) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Red Wings scored only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Detroit has taken six points from the six games this season when it scored two goals (3-3-0 record).
  • The Red Wings have scored more than two goals nine times, and are 8-0-1 in those games (to record 17 points).
  • In the 10 games when Detroit has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 13 points after finishing 6-3-1.
  • When it has outshot opponents, Detroit is 6-4-1 (13 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 5-3-0 to register 10 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 3-5-8 record in overtime games this season and a 9-4-5 overall record.
  • Seattle has earned 11 points (4-1-3) in its eight games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kraken registered just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • When Seattle has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-1-1 record).
  • The Kraken have earned 19 points in their 11 games with at least three goals scored.
  • This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games and picked up 14 points with a record of 5-1-4.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 1-2-1 (three points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 8-2-2 to register 18 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Red Wings Rank Red Wings AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
21st 2.95 Goals Scored 2.72 28th
20th 3.16 Goals Allowed 2.67 6th
6th 29.7 Shots 24.5 31st
12th 26.6 Shots Allowed 27.4 14th
15th 20.9% Power Play % 18.87% 18th
12th 81.48% Penalty Kill % 71.15% 29th

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