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Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Seattle Kraken at United Center in NHL Cup play. Chicago enters at 10-5-4, riding a 5-0-1 surge led by Connor Bedard’s scoring heroics, while Seattle sits at 9-5-5 after a loss in Detroit. Bettors will weigh the Blackhawks’ youthful momentum against the Kraken’s defensive resilience and road form.
Line Movement and Odds
- Blackhawks Puck Line: -1.5 (+215)
- Kraken Puck Line: +1.5 (-266)
- Blackhawks MoneyLine: -111
- Kraken MoneyLine: -105
- Total: 5.5 (Over -119, Under -103)
Chicago opened as a slight home favorite, reflecting their hot streak. See full NHL odds for market movement.
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Matchup Breakdown
Chicago Blackhawks Outlook
Connor Bedard recorded his second hat trick in three weeks against Calgary, giving him 22 points in his last 11 games. Frank Nazar has added assists in consecutive games since returning from injury. Chicago’s power play ranks 8th in the league with 13 goals, and Spencer Knight has been strong in net with 391 saves. Despite injuries to Nick Foligno, Jason Dickinson, and Tyler Bertuzzi, the Blackhawks’ depth has carried them through their winning streak.
Seattle Kraken Outlook
Jordan Eberle scored on the power play in the loss to Detroit, assisted by Matty Beniers. Seattle ranks 4th in the Pacific Division with a strong 8-2 conference record. Jaden Schwartz has 14 points in 19 games, while Beniers leads with 11 assists. Goaltender Joey Daccord returned from injury, stopping 23 of 26 shots. The Kraken need more shot generation, as they managed just 22 attempts in Detroit, a key concern for coach Lane Lambert.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
The Blackhawks must continue leveraging Bedard’s scoring and Knight’s goaltending while maintaining special teams success. The Kraken need Beniers and Eberle to drive offense and increase shot volume. Depth scoring and puck possession will determine whether Seattle can steal a road win.
Injuries / Availability
Chicago lists Tyler Bertuzzi (undisclosed) as questionable, with Laurent Brossoit (hip), Jason Dickinson (shoulder), Nick Foligno (hand), and Shea Weber (lower body) out. For full player status, check the Blackhawks injury report.
Seattle lists Kaapo Kakko (undisclosed), Jared McCann (lower body), and Matt Murray (lower body) as out. See the Kraken injury page for latest updates.
Environment
The game tips at United Center, where Chicago is 6-3-2 at home. Seattle is 4-4-3 on the road, beginning a four-game trip. Expect pace to favor Chicago’s aggressive offense, while Seattle leans on defensive structure to stay competitive.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Blackhawks 4, Kraken 3
- Best Bet: Blackhawks MoneyLine -111
Chicago’s momentum and Bedard’s scoring give them the edge at home. - Total: Over 5.5 (-119)
Our model projects 7 goals, leaning over given both teams’ offensive potential.
Chicago’s youthful surge should carry them to another win, but Seattle’s balanced attack makes this close. Expect a high-scoring game that trends over the total.
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