Penguins vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Nov. 22

The Pittsburgh Penguins (10-6-4), coming off a 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild, host the Seattle Kraken (10-5-5) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kraken took down the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in their last game.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we pick to bring home the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

The Kraken's offense has totaled 26 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 25 goals. They have registered 28 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (21.4%). They are 5-3-2 over those contests.

Penguins vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Penguins 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-118)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have gone -4-4 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 10-6-4.
  • Pittsburgh is 1-3-1 (three points) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Penguins scored just one goal, they've finished 0-1-2 (two points).
  • Pittsburgh finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
  • The Penguins are 10-2-1 in the 13 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 21 points).
  • In the six games when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 2-3-1 record (five points).
  • In the eight games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 4-3-1 (nine points).
  • The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Penguins went 5-3-3 in those contests (13 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken (10-5-5 overall) have posted a record of 3-5-8 in games that have gone to OT this season.
  • Seattle has earned 13 points (5-1-3) in its nine games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kraken scored just 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 (1-2-1 record).
  • The Kraken have earned 21 points in their 12 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 6-2-4.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 2-2-1 (five points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 13 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Penguins Rank Penguins AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
15th 3.1 Goals Scored 2.7 27th
2nd 2.6 Goals Allowed 2.7 6th
22nd 26.8 Shots 24.5 31st
22nd 28.9 Shots Allowed 27.3 13th
1st 32.61% Power Play % 20.69% 18th
5th 84.75% Penalty Kill % 69.64% 30th

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