Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/24/2024]

The Seattle Kraken and Chicago Blackhawks will lock horns in the NHL at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday's Blackhawks vs. Kraken matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Blackhawks and Kraken 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Kraken a 67% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.

According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going over.

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Blackhawks vs. Kraken Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Blackhawks	Kraken
Puck Line	+1.5 (-105)	-1.5 (-104)
Moneyline	+240	-280
Total	o5.5 (-114)	u5.5 (-105)

• The Kraken are -1.5 favorites against the Blackhawks, with -104 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at -280, which means you can risk $280 to win $100 for a total payout of $380 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +240, where you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -114, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blackhawks +1.5	-105 🔥
Moneyline	Blackhawks	+240
Total	Over 5.5	-114

Any time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best free picks today across all major pro and college sports.

While the Kraken are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the 3.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' best NHL bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Kraken?

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

Our projections give McCann an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Kraken star is a 40.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Jason Dickinson	5.0%
Taylor Raddysh	5.0%
Nick Foligno	4.9%
Ryan Donato	4.2%
Philipp Kurashev	3.7%

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	8.4%
Eeli Tolvanen	6.1%
Jaden Schwartz	4.8%
Jordan Eberle	4.4%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jason Dickinson	26.9%
Taylor Raddysh	26.6%
Nick Foligno	26.3%
Ryan Donato	22.3%
Philipp Kurashev	20.0%

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	40.5%
Eeli Tolvanen	31.0%
Jaden Schwartz	25.3%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	24.7%
Jordan Eberle	22.8%
Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Blackhawks vs. Kraken on Wednesday January 24, 2024.

Hawks vs. Kraken Game Information

Wednesday's game between the Kraken and Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Wednesday January 24, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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Conclusion

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