Kraken vs Blackhawks Prediction and NHL Betting Tips - 9 April 2023

Apr 8, 2023, 12:22AM

The Seattle Kraken square off with the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, beginning at 12:00pm AEST.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for Kraken vs Blackhawks, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.

Who will win? Kraken vs Blackhawks

Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Seattle-Chicago NHL game 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Kraken a 71% chance of defeating the Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena.

More: Kraken vs Blackhawks Simulated 10,000 Times

Seattle vs Chicago Betting Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Climate Pledge Arena are shown here:

Head to Head: Kraken $1.26, Blackhawks $4.10
Line: Kraken -1.5 ($1.69), Blackhawks +1.5 ($2.25)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.10, Under $1.69

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Kraken to win at $1.26. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Blackhawks to win at $4.10.

The Kraken are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blackhawks, with odds of $1.69 currently available at PointsBet.

For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.25.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.10 and odds for the Under at $1.69.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.

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Kraken vs Blackhawks Betting Tips

Head to Head: Chicago at $4.10 with bet365 (5.0% edge) 🔥
Line: Blackhawks +1.5 at $2.25 with bet365 (51% probability) 🔥
Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.10 with PointsBet

Every time you see a 🔥, that means you've found one of our best bets of the day across any sport.

Stats Insider's Kraken vs Blackhawks predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.

While the Kraken have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blackhawks to win is our recommended option because of the 5.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the bet365 odds currently available.

Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.10) that are available from PointsBet.

Kraken vs Blackhawks NHL Prediction

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Stats Insider has full coverage of Seattle vs Chicago on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Kraken vs Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kraken vs Blackhawks? The latest data is in.

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

McCann has an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Kraken star has a 39.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Kraken First Goal Scorer Tips

Jared McCann: 8.3% probability
Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.2% probability
Yanni Gourde: 5.0% probability
Jordan Eberle: 4.9% probability
Matty Beniers: 4.5% probability

Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips

Andreas Athanasiou: 7.2% probability
Tyler Johnson: 4.3% probability
Austin Wagner: 3.8% probability
Jonathan Toews: 3.7% probability
Caleb Jones: 3.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Kraken Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jared McCann: 39.1% probability
Oliver Bjorkstrand: 29.9% probability
Jordan Eberle: 28.4% probability
Yanni Gourde: 27.5% probability
Jaden Schwartz: 24.8% probability

Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Andreas Athanasiou: 35.9% probability
Tyler Johnson: 25.5% probability
Jonathan Toews: 19.0% probability
Austin Wagner: 18.8% probability
Joey Anderson: 17.1% probability

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Seattle vs Chicago match-up at Climate Pledge Arena.

As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Kraken vs Blackhawks NHL 2023

The match-up between the Kraken and Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEST on Sunday.

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks
Date: Sunday 9 April 2023
Time: 12:00pm AEST
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.

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