Maple Leafs vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Jan. 29

The Toronto Maple Leafs (24-20-9) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they take on the Seattle Kraken (24-19-9) on the road on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we project to win Thursday's game.

In the past 10 outings for the Kraken (4-5-1), their offense has totaled 31 goals while their defense has given up 28 goals. They have registered 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (20.7%).

Maple Leafs vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Kraken 4, Maple Leafs 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-108)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

• The Maple Leafs (24-20-9 overall) have a 7-9-16 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Toronto has 30 points (11-3-8) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the five games this season the Maple Leafs scored only one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
• Toronto has finished 4-5-3 in the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 11 points).
• The Maple Leafs are 20-11-4 in the 35 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 44 points).
• In the 16 games when Toronto has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-6-4 record (16 points).
• In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Toronto is 5-6-1 (11 points).
• The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 39 games, going 17-14-8 to record 42 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken have a 6-9-15 record in overtime games this season and a 24-19-9 overall record.
• Seattle has earned 21 points (8-4-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Kraken registered just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
• Seattle has six points (1-7-4) when scoring two goals this season.
• The Kraken have earned 49 points in their 32 games with three or more goals scored.
• Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 25 games this season and has recorded 29 points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 6-8-2 (14 points).
• The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 17-10-5 to register 39 points.

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Maple Leafs vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington

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