Blackhawks vs. Kraken Prediction and Odds - Apr 8, 2023

The Seattle Kraken square off with the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blackhawks vs. Kraken, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Blackhawks vs. Kraken?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Blackhawks-Kraken NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Kraken a 71% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

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Blackhawks vs. Kraken Odds

• Puck Line: Kraken -1.5 (-142), Blackhawks +1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Kraken -365, Blackhawks +310
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+118/-144)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kraken are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Blackhawks, with -142 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at -365, which means you can risk $365 to win $100, for a total payout of $465, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +310, where you can bet $100 to profit $310, earning a total payout of $410, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +118, as well as the best odds for the Under at -144.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blackhawks (+1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blackhawks vs. Kraken

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ +125 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +310 via BetMGM (5.0% edge) 🔥
• Total: Over 6.5 @ +118 via FanDuel Sportsbook

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Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Kraken are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option because of the 5.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+118) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Blackhawks-Kraken matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs. Kraken? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blackhawks and Kraken.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Seattle's Jared McCann is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Kraken.

DimersBOT gives McCann an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Kraken star is a 40.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Andreas Athanasiou: 6.6% probability
• Tyler Johnson: 4.2% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 2.9% probability
• Austin Wagner: 2.8% probability
• Joey Anderson: 2.6% probability

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 8.3% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.9% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 5.6% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 5.5% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 5.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Andreas Athanasiou: 34.5% probability
• Tyler Johnson: 22.3% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 17.0% probability
• Austin Wagner: 16.7% probability
• Joey Anderson: 14.7% probability

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 40.4% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 30.8% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 29.4% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 28.4% probability
• Jaden Schwartz: 27.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Blackhawks vs. Kraken on Saturday April 8, 2023.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken 2023 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Kraken and Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Saturday April 8, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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