Winnipeg Jets vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, Preview and Odds - 03/08/2024

Game Time: 10:00 pm ET, Friday, March 8, 2024

Venue:  Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Moneyline:  Jets -125, Kraken +105; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Bet365:  Moneyline:  Jets -125, Kraken +105; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

BetMGM:  Moneyline:  Jets -125, Kraken +105; Over/Under:  5.5 goals

Winnipeg Jets:  39-17-5 (2nd place, Central Division)

Seattle Kraken:  28-23-1 (5th place, Pacific Division)

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Winnipeg Jets:  7-3-0 last 10

Seattle Kraken:  7-2-1 last 10

The Jets are entering this game with 83 points, a 39-17-5 record overall, and they are 18-9-3 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Seattle Kraken in their last game, losing that one at home 4-3. Adam Lowry, Kyle Connor, and Nino Niederreiter each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Mason Appleton led the team in assists with 2 while Adam Lowry, Nino Niederreiter, Sean Monahan, Josh Morrissey, and Cole Perfetti each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Connor Hellebuyck was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 4 goals on 24 shots with 20 saves and a .833 save percentage. Their offense has scored 190 goals this season averaging 3.1 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 148 goals against them allowing 2.4 goals per game.

The Kraken are entering this game with 67 points, a 28-23-11 record overall, and they are 14-11-5 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Winnipeg Jets in their last game, winning that one on the road 4-3. Jared McCann, André Burakovsky, Justin Schultz, and Tomáš Tatar each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Jared McCann led the team in assists with 2 while Jordan Eberle led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Joey Daccord was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 33 shots with 30 saves and a .909 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 174 goals this season averaging 2.8 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 176 goals against them allowing 2.8 goals per game.

The current betting odds have the Jets listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Jets have looked really good in their games this season with their 39-17-5 record overall which has them in 2nd place of their division in the West and in a playoff spot right now. They have looked good in their road games this year with their 18-9-3 road record too. Meanwhile, the Kraken haven't looked great in their games this season with their 28-23-11 record overall which has them in 5th place of their division in the West and just outside the Wild Card spots for the playoffs. They haven't looked any better on their home ice this season with their 14-11-5 home record either. Both of these teams have been really hot coming into this one as the Jets are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, looking to climb into 1st place of their division, while the Kraken are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games and looking to push themselves up into a Wild Card spot. As good as these two teams have been lately, the Jets have been the more consistent team all season while also having the better offense and defense. They also have some extra motivation here since they just lost their last game on home ice and it was against the Kraken in a 1 goal game. The Jets will be motivated to bounce back here and get their revenge. The best way to place a bet here is on the Jets to win this game. 

Jets Kraken Prediction:  Our NHL Pick for Friday, March 8, 2024 (10:00 pm ET start time) is Jets 3 Kraken 1.

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Winnipeg Jets: 39-22 (+11.1 units) on the moneyline in all games. 41-32 (+8 units) on the moneyline after allowing 4 goals or more. 48-32 (+10.5 units) on the moneyline after playing a game where 7 or more total goals were scored. 13-7 UNDER revenging a loss versus opponent. 10-2 UNDER after scoring 3 goals or more in 3 straight games. 20-7 UNDER after playing a home game.

Seattle Kraken: 108-131 (-13.4 units) on the moneyline in all games. 40-49 (-7.6 units) on the moneyline after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game. 32-43 (-9.6 units) on the moneyline after playing 2 consecutive road games. 27-18 UNDER after a 2 game unbeaten streak. 15-5 UNDER after playing 2 consecutive road games. 8-3 UNDER after a close win by 1 goal in their previous game.

Winnipeg Jets:  G. Vilardi (RW) Ques Fri - Upper Body. N. Schmidt (D) Ques Fri - Illness.

Seattle Kraken:  V. Dunn (D) Ques Fri - Undisclosed.

“That’s a frustrating loss. It certainly wasn’t our best.” - Rick Bowness after his team’s loss against the Kraken in their game on Tuesday.

“We’re still in the fight here. Guys want to be in the fight and we’re not giving up, so these are two big wins for us. Need a lot more of them, but we’re heading in the right direction.” - Justin Schultz after their win against the Jets in their game on Tuesday.

LW Connor, Kyle

C Scheifele, Mark

RW Namestnikov, Vladislav

LD Morrissey, Joshua

RD DeMelo, Dylan

G Hellebuyck, Connor

LW Tatar, Tomas

C Beniers, Matthew

RW Eberle, Jordan

LD Dumoulin, Brian

RD Larsson, Adam

G Daccord, Joey

Points: M. Scheifele (55)

Goals: K. Connor (26)

Assists: J. Morrissey (43)

GAA: L. Brossoit (2.24)

Points: J. McCann (52)

Goals: J. McCann (27)

Assists: V. Dunn (34)

GAA: J. Daccord (2.47)

Coaches:

Winnipeg Jets: Rick Bowness (2nd season)

Seattle Kraken: Dave Hakstol (3rd season)