Match Analysis: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-22
- Time: 12:10 AM UTC
- Location: PPG Paints Arena
Game Overview
The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Seattle Kraken at PPG Paints Arena for an NHL regular-season game. Both teams have comparable records with Pittsburgh at 10-6-4 and Seattle at 10-5-5. The game is scheduled at 7:00 PM EST on November 22, 2025. Pittsburgh plays at home with a slightly better home record; Seattle has struggled somewhat on the road but is competitive overall.
Key Factors to Consider
- Pittsburgh Penguins hold a 10-6-4 record (5-3-1 at home) and are in solid form, showing balanced scoring and defense. Seattle Kraken are 10-5-5 overall, 4-4-2 on the road with a slight tendency towards more overtime/shootout games, indicating close contests. Both teams demonstrate capable offensive talent, including stars like Evgeni Malkin (PIT) and Jaden Schwartz (SEA). Defensive strength and goaltending will be critical.
- Recent head-to-head matchups are close, with multiple H2H games available but no clear dominant team emerging. Both teams have split prior meetings, suggesting a competitive and tactical battle.
- No specific injury reports are available from the sources. Assume no major absences for key players on either side at this time.
- The game being played at Pittsburgh's home venue gives them a subtle advantage. Travel fatigue for Seattle, coming off a recent road trip, might slightly impact performance. Weather or ice conditions are typical for NHL indoor arenas and should not significantly influence gameplay.
- Pittsburgh is pushing to maintain or improve its strong position in the Eastern Conference. Seattle aims to solidify playoff positioning in a tight Western Conference race. Both have high motivation to secure the win.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Pittsburgh Penguins: -118, Seattle Kraken: -106 | Pittsburgh Penguins to win | β β β ββ 65% |
| Spread | Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5: 210, Seattle Kraken +1.5: -275 | Seattle Kraken +1.5 (cover the spread) | β β β ββ 60% |
| Over/under | Over 6: -105, Under 6: -120 | Under 6 goals | β β β β β 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Pittsburgh Penguins 3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 6 6% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 6 at 6% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 7.6% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
A tightly contested game is expected, but Pittsburghβs home advantage and slightly better recent form tip the balance in their favor for a narrow victory.
Predicted Score: Pittsburgh Penguins 3 – Seattle Kraken 2