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Match Facts
| Matchup | Seattle Kraken at St. Louis Blues |
|---|---|
| Venue | Enterprise Center, St. Louis |
| Date | Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM ET |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ |
| Kraken Record | 6-3-4 |
| Blues Record | 5-8-2 |
| Conference | Western Conference |
| Division | Kraken: Pacific / Blues: Central |
| Total | 5.5 |
Line And Odds Movement
Current pricing positions St. Louis as a modest home favorite around -154 on the moneyline, with Seattle near +130 and the puck line shaded toward Kraken +1.5. The total sits at 5.5 with initial interest on the over based on St. Louis’ volatility and special teams profile. Any sharper movement will track starting goaltender confirmation, so checking updated numbers on the live scores and odds screen via the ScoresAndStats odds hub is recommended before entry.
Matchup Breakdown
St. Louis is hunting for an identity game. The 6-1 collapse in Washington exposed effort and structure issues. Jim Montgomery responded with a hard reset in Buffalo: Jordan Kyrou scratched, Oskar Sundqvist out, Mathieu Joseph and Alexandre Texier in, and a very short leash on Robert Thomas, who sat for a stretch in the second period. The response against the Sabres was closer to the required standard. The Blues played heavier, blocked shots in volume, protected the middle, and earned a 3-0 result that looked more sustainable than most of their early-season work.
Montgomery’s message is clear: roles matter, effort is non-negotiable, and ice time is earned. Whether that Buffalo game is a one-off or the start of a real correction will be defined here. St. Louis’ physical edge and improved buy-in can trouble a Kraken team that just saw its own structure crack in a 6-1 home loss to San Jose.
Seattle arrives off a 2-1-2 homestand that ended with a defensive no-show. Lane Lambert called out disconnects on the wall, poor support, and breakdowns that gifted zone time and chances. That is uncharacteristic for a group that, at its best, wins with layers, puck support, and goaltending stability. The Kraken’s underlying defensive numbers and goals-against ranking are still strong enough to support a bounce-back case if they reset quickly.
Tactically, this is a discipline and details game. If Seattle cleans exits and avoids turnovers high in the zone, their forecheck and depth can tilt play, especially against a Blues team that has struggled to generate consistent 5-on-5 offense. If St. Louis maintains the Buffalo template, leans on the cycle, and punishes Kraken mistakes, the Blues’ home-ice edge becomes real. The first ten minutes matter; a loose Seattle or a reverting St. Louis likely decides pace and scoring shape early.
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Injury Reports
| Team | Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Kraken | Ryker Evans (D) | Out | Upper body |
| Seattle Kraken | Frederick Gaudreau (C) | Out | Upper body |
| Seattle Kraken | Jared McCann (LW) | Out | Lower body |
| St. Louis Blues | Zach Dean (C) | Out | Personal |
| St. Louis Blues | Torey Krug (D) | Out | Ankle |
| St. Louis Blues | Jake Neighbours (LW) | Out | Leg |
Monitor day-of confirmations and projected starters; goaltending choice (Hofer vs. Binnington) plus any further lineup discipline from Montgomery directly alters side and total value.
Kraken Recent Performance
Seattle’s 6-3-4 start has been built on sound team defense and competent goaltending, not track meets. A 5-1 conference mark and strong goals-against ranking indicate that the 6-1 loss to San Jose was more anomaly than norm. Joey Daccord has been a stabilizer with strong save volume, and the forward group, even without Jared McCann, has found timely contributions from Jordan Eberle, Jaden Schwartz, and depth pieces.
The issue in the Sharks game was structure erosion: failed clears, soft wall play, gaps between forwards and defense, and coverage breakdowns at period ends. Those are fixable, and historically this roster responds with a tightened, low-event road game after a blowout. If the Kraken reestablish connected five-man play and stay out of the penalty box, they can drag St. Louis into the type of controlled environment Seattle prefers.
For bettors tracking form and tendencies across slates, using the ScoresAndStats expert betting guide as a framework helps contextualize when a single blowup should or should not move your priors.
Blues Recent Performance
The Blues’ 5-8-2 mark reflects inconsistency more than lack of talent. Wins like the 3-2 result over Edmonton and the 3-0 shutout in Buffalo show what this group can be when effort, structure, and goaltending align. The Washington loss showed the floor when they deviate. Montgomery’s willingness to scratch Kyrou and sit Thomas mid-game signals a shift from reputation-based to accountability-based usage.
Physically, St. Louis still profiles as a heavy team, ranking near the top of the league in hits and willing to front shots. Offensively, they remain dependent on opportunistic scoring and special teams spikes rather than sustained 5-on-5 pressure. The Buffalo game, with Joseph and Texier injecting energy, hinted at more balanced, honest minutes. Replicating that against a usually disciplined Seattle side would be the closest thing to the “turning point” Montgomery is searching for.
Betting Insights And Trends
Seattle has been competitive in most scripts, with a favorable record in recent games and a tendency toward tighter, lower-scoring outcomes, reflected in a strong under trend over their last five. Their profile supports plus-money underdog and puck line consideration when facing volatile or inconsistent opponents.
St. Louis has delivered better value as an underdog than as a favorite. Their overall over trend is driven by defensive lapses and special teams swings. Laying a price with a team still in search of identity carries risk, especially against a structurally competent opponent.
For broader market context and cross-sport comparison, integrating data from resources like the ScoresAndStats scores and odds section can refine implied probabilities and highlight mispriced totals.
Best Bets And Prediction
Side: Lean Seattle Kraken +130 or better on the moneyline. The Kraken’s two-way structure, goaltending, and plus-price profile align well against a Blues team that has not yet proven repeatable form as a home favorite. If Hofer is confirmed and the market overreacts toward St. Louis, the Kraken puck line and small-position moneyline both gain appeal.
Total: Lean over 5.5. St. Louis’ volatility, lineup shuffles, and potential goaltending decision open the door to mistakes, while Seattle should generate enough if they correct their last outing. A 3-3-or-better script is viable given both teams’ situational edges and Blues’ recent over history.
Projected score: Kraken 4, Blues 3.
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Handicapper Section
This matchup grades as medium edge on Seattle at plus money and situational value on the over 5.5 when totals markets respect Seattle’s defensive numbers but under-account for St. Louis’ inconsistency. If closing lines push the Blues into a steeper favorite range without corresponding lineup news, the contrarian position strengthens on Kraken ML or Kraken +1.5 as part of a correlated card. Use live performance and shot-quality metrics in-game to confirm or exit, and anchor your approach in the same disciplined, numbers-driven framework promoted across ScoresAndStats content.
