Pittsburgh vs. Seattle: NHL Match Prediction
Pittsburgh will continue its winning streak on January 15, which has already reached four games in a row. The team has not shown the best results so far and will try to rehabilitate itself in front of the fans in the upcoming match with Seattle. Which bets should you choose? You will find the answer in our betting tip, where you can also see the bets

Match announcement

Pittsburgh Penguins

Current form
Pittsburgh continues to be in terrible shape, losing points in almost every match. At the moment, the team is holding a home series, which it started unsuccessfully, suffering an offensive defeat from Columbus in a shootout (3:4). The Penguins were on their way to a confident victory in regulation time, but allowed the Blazers to tie the score just two minutes before the final whistle. The Penguins were able to rehabilitate themselves in front of the fans and break the losing streak in the match with Edmonton due to the excellent play of the attacking line and its implementation of shots, which allowed them to win confidently (5:3). In particular, it is worth praising forwards Rust and Crosby, who scored three points each.
However, the team was unable to consolidate their success and continues to lose points from match to match. Sullivan team fought Ottawa and this time they couldn't even score, suffering a dry defeat with a score of 0:5. Not only the attacking line showed its worst side, but also goalkeeper Nedeljkovic, who reflected only 77% of the shots. Continuing to play at home, Pittsburgh met Tampa Bay and again couldn't cope with the pressure of the opponent, losing by three goals (2:5). Indeed, the club main problem this season remains its very weak defense. The team constantly allows its competitors to realize their full attacking potential, which leads to defeats. At the moment, the penguins are only in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings, having 44 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Pittsburgh has three players in the infirmary: Malkin, St. Ivany and Bunting.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Pittsburgh allows 3.7 goals per game.
The Penguins' defense remains one of the weakest in the league.
- On average, a team receives 6.9 penalty minutes per game.
But the club has perfect discipline.

Seattle Kraken

Current form
Seattle is on an away streak, which has reached three games in a row. In the first match, the team met with an opponent of its level, Columbus, and was unable to impose a decent fight, suffering a rout with a score of 2:6. In the first period, the team looked confident and played on opposite courses, but already in the second twenty minutes, they completely gave the advantage to the Jackets and conceded four goals. Goalkeeper Grubauer, who was replaced after another goal by the Blue Jackets, showed his worst side. But already in the next match, the Krakens were able to rehabilitate themselves before the fans and won a confident victory over Buffalo (6:2). It seems that the fight at the end of the first period inspired the team, which helped them make a comeback and leave no chance for the Sabres. In particular, it is worth praising forward Kakko, who scored twice.
Continuing to play away, Bylsma charges met with Detroit and again showed a very weak defense, losing with a score of 2:6. The opponent did not create many dangerous moments, but realized most of them. From the start of the match, Grubauer was in goal, who also did not cope with his main task. Indeed, this season the club is experiencing serious problems and has been earning points with great difficulty throughout the regular championship. In particular, it is worth noting the very weak defense, as well as the not very successful performances of the goalkeepers. The attacking line is trying to compensate for these shortcomings, but so far it has not been possible to do so. At the moment, the club occupies 13th place in the Western Conference table, and the gap from the playoff zone is only growing and is already ten points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Seattle infirmary remains unchanged, with the team playing without Eberle and Gourde.
Interesting trends for betting
- Seattle is allowing an average of 3.3 goals per game.
The Krakens still can't get their defensive game together and are letting in too many goals.
- On average, Bylsma players receive 6.5 penalty minutes per match
It is worth noting, however, that the team is distinguished by excellent discipline and rarely breaks the rules.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Pittsburgh
In four of the five head-to-head games, Pittsburgh has opened the scoring
1.81Goal in each period bet - no
In five head-to-head matches in a row, the teams failed to score a goal in each period.
2.52Tip and bets
Despite all their problems, Pittsburgh is the clear favorite in the upcoming match, which is quite strange. At the moment, both teams are in terrible shape and earn points with great difficulty. The Penguins, even at home, often cannot impose a decent fight on their competitors and suffer crushing defeats time after time. It is worth paying attention to face-to-face meetings, in which Seattle often proves its superiority over the Penguins. So there is an excellent opportunity to take advantage of the unreasonably high odds and bet in favor of the Krakens.
Our prediction is Seattle not to lose at 1.72
Bet on total
Also, in the upcoming match we should expect a large number of goals scored. The teams continue to experience huge problems in defense, which constantly leads to defeats. We believe that the teams will not be able to sharply improve their game in defense and will again allow each other to realize their full potential in attack.
Betting Tip - total over 5.5 goals for 1.73
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Pittsburgh has been showing good performances early in the game and often gives a decent rebuff to their opponents. The home walls should help the Penguins meet Seattle hard and earn an advantage at the end of the opening period.
Prediction - Pittsburgh win in the first period with a handicap (0) for 1.72