Red Wings vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Dec. 6

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The Seattle Kraken (11-8-6) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they square off against the Detroit Red Wings (14-11-3) at home on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 games, the Kraken have put up a record of 4-4-2. They have put up 24 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 28. They have gone on the power play 29 times during that span, and have capitalized with three goals (10.3% of opportunities).

Red Wings vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Kraken 4, Red Wings 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (+102)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings (14-11-3 overall) have a 4-3-7 record in games that have required overtime.
  • In the eight games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-2-1 record (good for 11 points).
  • In the three games this season the Red Wings scored just one goal, they lost every time.
  • Detroit has finished 3-3-1 in the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering seven points).
  • The Red Wings are 11-3-2 in the 16 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 24 points).
  • In the 13 games when Detroit has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 17 points after finishing 8-4-1.
  • In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Detroit is 7-8-3 (17 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 7-3-0 (14 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have earned a record of 4-6-10 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 11-8-6.
  • Seattle has earned 15 points (6-2-3) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Kraken scored only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • When Seattle has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-3-1 record).
  • The Kraken have scored more than two goals 14 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-1-3).
  • This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games and registered 16 points with a record of 6-2-4.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 2-4-1 (five points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Red Wings Rank Red Wings AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
15th 3.04 Goals Scored 2.52 31st
27th 3.46 Goals Allowed 2.88 14th
4th 30.3 Shots 24.6 31st
11th 26.8 Shots Allowed 27.6 16th
7th 23.66% Power Play % 16% 23rd
24th 77.63% Penalty Kill % 65.71% 32nd

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