Blues vs. Kraken Picks and Prediction – 4/12/2025

St. Louis Blues (43-30-7) vs. Seattle Kraken (34-40-6)
Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • Blues: 3-2-0 in last 5 games, most recent loss to Edmonton (4-3)

  • Kraken: 3-2-0 in last 5 games, most recent loss to Vegas (2-1)

Head-to-Head:

St. Louis has been the dominant team historically, winning 5 straight against Seattle. Despite Seattle's home-ice advantage, the Blues have a much stronger overall record and better recent form.

St. Louis Blues Breakdown:

The Blues are coming off a tough loss but remain strong offensively, averaging 3.01 goals per game. Their defense has been solid, allowing just 2.84 goals per game, and their penalty kill is much better than Seattle's. Jordan Binnington has been outstanding in goal, posting a 2.00 GAA and .929 SV% in his last 10 games.

Key Players:

  • Robert Thomas: 22 points (4G, 18A) in last 10 games

  • Cam Fowler: 9 points (2G, 7A) in last 10 games

Seattle Kraken Breakdown:

Seattle has been inconsistent, especially at home, where they have struggled to maintain momentum. Their offense has been underwhelming, managing just 2.96 goals per game, and their defense has allowed 3.16 goals per game. Joey Daccord has been serviceable in goal with a 2.78 GAA and .905 SV%, but the Kraken will need more to compete against a strong Blues team.

Key Players:

  • Jared McCann: 14 points (5G, 9A) in last 10 games

  • Andre Burakovsky: 10 points (4G, 6A) in last 10 games

Betting Trends:

St. Louis Blues:

  • 12-2 in their last 14 games

  • 5-0 in their last 5 games against Seattle

  • 8-2 in their last 10 games

  • Strong road performance

Seattle Kraken:

  • 1-4 in their last 5 home games against St. Louis

  • The total has gone under in 4 of their last 6 games

  • Struggling at home this season

Exact Score Prediction:

St. Louis Blues 3 – Seattle Kraken 1

Our Best Bet:

St. Louis -140

With St. Louis' solid form and dominance over Seattle in recent matchups, they are well-positioned to take this game on the road. The Kraken's struggles at home and inconsistent performances make them an underdog in this matchup. The Blues' offensive firepower and strong defense should lead them to a victory.

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