Blackhawks vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Nov. 20

A game after Connor Bedard recorded a hat trick in the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames, the Blackhawks (10-5-4) host the Seattle Kraken (9-5-5) on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our pick for who will secure the win in Thursday's game.

In the last 10 contests for the Kraken, their offense has totaled 26 goals while their defense has conceded 27 (they have a 4-3-3 record in those games). In 29 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (20.7% success rate).

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final result of Blackhawks 4, Kraken 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-111)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (-1.5)

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Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks are 10-5-4 overall and 1-4-5 in overtime contests.
• Chicago is 3-2-3 (nine points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Blackhawks registered only one goal, they lost both times.
• Chicago has finished 1-2-2 in the five games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
• The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 12 times, and are 9-1-2 in those games (to record 20 points).
• In the 10 games when Chicago has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 6-1-3 record (15 points).
• In the six games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Chicago is 3-2-1 (seven points).
• The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Blackhawks finished 7-3-3 in those contests (17 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken have earned a record of 3-5-8 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 9-5-5.
• Seattle has earned 11 points (4-1-3) in its eight games decided by one goal.
• This season the Kraken recorded just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
• Seattle has three points (1-2-1) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Kraken have earned 19 points in their 11 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 5-2-4 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 1-2-1 (three points).
• The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 8-3-2 to record 18 points.

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Blackhawks vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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