The Seattle Kraken (27-21-9) and St. Louis Blues (20-28-9) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Mo. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Blues are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-125o / +105u). The Blues are a -141 favorite to win outright, while the Kraken are +117 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Kraken vs. Blues predictions and NHL picks.
Kraken vs. Blues Odds, Pick
| Kraken Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -216 | 5.5 -125o / +105u | +117 |
| Blues Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +176 | 5.5 -125o / +105u | -141 |
Kraken vs. Blues Spread: Blues -1.5 (+176 ), Kraken +1.5 (-216)
Kraken vs. Blues Over/Under: 5.5 (-125o / +105u)
Kraken vs. Blues Moneyline: Kraken +117, Blues -141
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This system focuses on NHL home favorites coming off a narrow loss where they fell by a single goal. These situations create a strong motivational and psychological edge as teams respond with urgency to bounce back in front of their home crowd.
A close defeat often indicates that performance levels were solid despite the outcome, suggesting positive regression ahead. Returning home allows for better rest, controlled matchups, and focused preparation against an opponent who may underestimate their resolve.
Oddsmakers tend to undervalue these rebound spots, but historically, teams with talent and home-ice familiarity convert these frustrations into sharp, disciplined performances that lead to profitable short-term results.
Kraken vs. Blues Prediction
