Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken opened their season with a statement win and now face a true early-season test when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle finally earned its first-ever opening-night victory, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 behind a sharp performance from goaltender Joey Daccord.
Vegas (1-1-1) comes in after a wild first two games — a 6–5 shootout loss to Los Angeles followed by a 4–3 overtime win at San Jose. The defending Western Conference champions remain dangerous, with Jack Eichel and Mark Stone driving the offense. However, head coach Bruce Cassidy’s team is still finding its rhythm defensively, and injuries are already forcing lineup adjustments.
The Golden Knights opened as -166 road favorites, while the Kraken are +140 on the moneyline. The total is set at 6.0 goals (Over -112, Under -109).
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Line Movement and Odds
Vegas opened -155 and was bet up to -166 as early money backed the Knights’ offensive firepower. Around 60% of tickets are on Vegas, though sharp money has shown interest in Seattle’s +1.5 puck line (-184). The total has held firm at 6.0, but 56% of bettors favor the Over (-112) expecting both clubs’ top-six forwards to push the pace.
Daccord’s 35-save performance against Anaheim turned heads, while Vegas continues to rely on offensive bursts to offset early defensive lapses.
“We played well even though the shot counter was lopsided,” Daccord said. “We battled through and dominated late. That’s how we want to play.”


Matchup Breakdown
Vegas Golden Knights Outlook:
Vegas enters with momentum after a wild OT win in San Jose. Eichel’s bounce goal from center ice may have been lucky, but the Knights’ offensive creativity remains top-tier. Their power play clicked early, converting twice in two games. Cassidy’s depth is a strength — Pavel Dorofeyev and Reilly Smith have already combined for five goals — but the absence of Noah Hanifin (injury) weakens the blue line. Vegas will look to tighten its penalty kill, which has allowed four goals in its first two contests.
“We were fortunate,” Cassidy said. “But that’s October hockey. We’ll clean up the details.”
Seattle Kraken Outlook:
The Kraken’s balanced attack was evident in their opener: eight players recorded points, and Vince Dunn, Mason Marchment, and Jared McCann all scored. New head coach Lane Lambert emphasized puck pressure and team defense, and the group responded with 29 hits and 26 blocked shots. Daccord looks poised to claim the full-time starter role if he maintains form. Expect Seattle to lean on its home-ice advantage — the Kraken were 24-13-4 at Climate Pledge Arena last season.
“We need contributions up and down the lineup,” Lambert said. “That’s when we’re at our best.”
Injuries and Conditions
Vegas Golden Knights | Seattle Kraken |
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Noah Hanifin – Questionable (Undisclosed) | Brandon Tanev – Out (Knee) |
Alex Pietrangelo – Probable (Rest) | Pierre-Édouard Bellemare – Out (Foot) |
William Karlsson – Probable (Maintenance) | Matty Beniers – Probable (Upper Body) |
Golden Knights Injury Report | Kraken Injury Report |
Weather: Cool and clear in Seattle, indoor conditions at Climate Pledge Arena.




Best Bets and Prediction
Vegas brings elite scoring depth but has struggled defensively through two games. Seattle, meanwhile, is energized and organized under Lambert, with Daccord playing at a high level. Expect a tightly contested matchup with both goaltenders tested early. The value lies in Seattle keeping it close — or even stealing it outright — in front of a raucous home crowd.
Pick: Kraken +1.5 (-184)
Projected Final Score: Golden Knights 4, Kraken 3 (OT)
Best Bet: Over 6.0 (-112)
Lean: Seattle +1.5 (-184)
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Category | Detail |
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Best Bet | Over 6.0 (-112) |
Confidence Rating | ★★★☆☆ |
Projected Score | Golden Knights 4, Kraken 3 (OT) |
Total Lean | Over 6.0 (-112) |
Market Split | 60% bets Vegas, 56% sharp money Over |
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