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Kraken vs Golden Knights Predictions, Picks & Odds

Michael Harrison

By Michael Harrison in NHL Hockey

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Jack Eichel skating
Nov 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) protects the puck from Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
  • The Golden Knights are a heavy home favorite against the Kraken Wednesday, April 15th
  • See my favorite prediction for tonight’s contest featuring two squads going in different directions
  • Kraken vs Golden Knights picks, leans and betting odds as Vegas looks to win the Pacific Division

The Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights host the Seattle Kraken in a late-season tilt where the stakes couldn’t be more different. The Golden Knights enter as comfortable home favorites, and if they pick up at least one point, will clinch the Pacific Division over the rival Edmonton Oilers. The Kraken are eliminated from postseason contention and playing out the string in their second last contest.

Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET Wednesday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with ESPN+ showcasing the coverage in the USA and Sportsnet in Canada.

Golden Knights vs Kraken Best Bets and Predictions

Game Total Pick: Over 6.5 Goals (+110) at DraftKings

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While the Golden Knights are gargantuan -298 moneyline favorites against a reeling Kraken squad (+240), laying that kind of juice is rarely a profitable long-term strategy. Instead, bypassing the moneyline and diving into the game total and player prop markets offers a much sharper leverage piece for this late-season affair.

Both of these teams have been absolute magnets for the over lately, making Over 6.5 goals my strongest play on the board.

The over has hit in each of the last five Kraken games as an underdog and it is 4-1 over their last five games overall. The Golden Knights have been consistently finding the back of the net for plenty of markers in their own building. The over has hit in four of the Golden Knights’ last five games at T-Mobile Arena, as well as four of their last five on friendly confines as a favorite.

Kraken vs Golden Knights Game Odds

Bet TypeSeattleVegas
Moneyline+240-298
Puck Line+1.5 (-102)-1.5 (-118)
TotalOver 6.5 (+110)Under 6.5 (-130)

Odds as of 4:24 PM ET on April 15. Make sure you use SBD’s exclusive DraftKings promo code to bet on the Kraken vs Golden Knights matchup.

The home squad enters this late-season matchup as massive betting favorites between the Kraken and Golden Knights. Coming into the game with a solidified playoff spot and riding a wave of momentum, oddsmakers heavily respect their chances of securing a victory over an already-eliminated squad. In the Stanley Cup odds, Vegas is the +1200 fourth choice to claim their second championship in team history.

Kraken vs Golden Knights Team Stats Comparison

Statistic (Per Game Averages)KrakenGolden Knights
Goals Per Game2.793.21
Goals Allowed Per Game2.852.84
Shots Per Game25.6929.02
Shots Allowed Per Game29.1424.27
Powerplay %19.6%24.7%
Penalty Kill %71.4%81.4%
Team Save %.894.878
Faceoff Win %47.8%50.9%
Hits Per Game18.4120.91
Blocked Shots Per Game15.5614.42

Kraken vs Golden Knights Projected Lineups and Defensive Pairings

Golden Knights Projected Lineup

Forward LinesLeft WingCenterRight Wing
Line 1Ivan BarbashevJack EichelMark Stone
Line 2Brett HowdenMitch MarnerPavel Dorofeyev
Line 3Brandon SaadTomas HertlColton Sissons
Line 4Cole SmithNic DowdKeegan Kolesar
Defensive PairingsLeft DefenseRight Defense
First PairBrayden McNabbShea Theodore
Second PairNoah HanifinRasmus Andersson
Third PairJeremy LauzonBen Hutton
GoaltendersStarterBackup
CreaseCarter HartAdin Hill

Kraken Projected Lineup

Forward LinesLeft WingCenterRight Wing
Line 1Bobby McMannMatty BeniersJordan Eberle
Line 2Jaden SchwartzChandler StephensonKaapo Kakko
Line 3Ryan WintertonBerkly CattonFreddy Gaudreau
Line 4(Depth call-up)Oscar Fisker MolgaardJacob Melanson
Defensive PairingsLeft DefenseRight Defense
First PairVince DunnAdam Larsson
Second PairJosh MahuraBrandon Montour
Third PairRyker EvansJamie Oleksiak
GoaltendersStarterBackup
CreaseNikke KokkoPhilipp Grubauer (DTD)

Kraken vs Golden Knights Game Info

Away Team: Seattle Kraken

Home Team: Vegas Golden Knights

Date: April 15, 2026

Puck Drop: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET

Venue: T-Mobile Arena

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

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Michael Harrison
Michael Harrison

Sports & Entertainment Writer

Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 20 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.

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