Kraken vs. Lightning Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Monday, Oct. 30

Oct 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates with Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) after he scored a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at Amalie Arena.
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We have your Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Seattle Kraken hit the road to face the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2-2) are set to host the Seattle Kraken (2-5-2) in a thrilling NHL showdown at Amalie Arena on Monday, October 30 at 7:00 PM ET. With the Lightning riding a 2-game winning streak and the Kraken aiming to bounce back from a 2-game losing streak, this game promises to be a clash of titans on ice.

Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Odds Info

Moneyline: Seattle Kraken +135 (BetRivers) / Tampa Bay Lightning -165 (BetRivers)
Puck Line: -1.5 | Seattle Kraken -165 (BetMGM) / Tampa Bay Lightning +155 (Bet365)
Total: 6.5 | -110 (BetRivers) / -105 (Bet365)

Game Info

Date: Monday, Oct. 30
Time: 07:00 PM
Location: Amalie Arena – Tampa, FL
TV: ESPN+

Seattle Kraken Betting Trends

  • On the road this season, the Seattle Kraken have 1 wins and 5 losses.
  • As the underdog this season, the Seattle Kraken have 2 wins and 7 losses.
  • This season, the Seattle Kraken have hit 2 overs and 7 unders.

Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Trends

  • At home this season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have 4 wins and 1 loss.
  • As the favorite this season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have 3 wins and 1 loss.
  • This season, the Tampa Bay Lightning have hit 5 overs and 3 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the past three seasons, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Seattle Kraken have faced off four times, with the Lightning emerging victorious in all four encounters. The games were evenly split between home and away victories, with each team hosting two games. Interestingly, the Lightning not only won all the games but also covered the spread in each of them. In terms of total points, the games have tended to be low scoring, with the under hitting three times and the over only once. The Lightning have demonstrated a strong defensive game, with a higher number of blocked shots in most games and a strong penalty kill, not allowing any power play goals on three opportunities for the Kraken in their most recent game. The Lightning also dominated in faceoffs, winning 60.5% of them in the last game.

The most recent game between these two teams took place on January 16, 2023. The Lightning won the game with a final score of 4-1. The Lightning’s goals were scored by Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, Nicholas Paul, Brandon Hagel, and Victor Hedman. The Kraken’s lone goal was scored by Vince Dunn. The Lightning’s goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy, had an impressive save percentage of 0.957, allowing only one goal from 23 shots. On the other hand, the Kraken’s goalie, Philipp Grubauer, had a save percentage of 0.931, allowing four goals from 29 shots. The Lightning’s dominance in faceoffs continued in this game, winning 60.5% of them. The Lightning also showcased their defensive prowess with a higher number of blocked shots and a strong penalty kill.

Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on a roll recently, winning their last two games and looking to extend their winning streak. The team’s star players have been performing exceptionally well, with Nikita Kucherov leading the team in goals and Brayden Point leading in assists. The Lightning’s strong offensive and defensive play has been a key factor in their success, with the team ranking seventh in the Eastern Conference.

On the other hand, the Seattle Kraken have been struggling, with a win percentage of just 0.222. Despite their recent losses, the Kraken have some standout players who could turn the tide in their favor. Jaden Schwartz has been leading the team in goals, while Vince Dunn has been the top assist provider. The Kraken will need to step up their game, especially on the defensive end, to stand a chance against the formidable Lightning.

The game could potentially be decided by key player match-ups. The Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov, who has been in stellar form, will be a player to watch out for. On the Kraken’s side, Jaden Schwartz could be the game-changer with his goal-scoring prowess. With both teams having their unique strengths and weaknesses, this game is set to be an exciting contest.

Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Pick

Based on the recent performance and historical head-to-head data, the pick for this game would be a Tampa Bay Lightning moneyline bet. The Lightning have been in excellent form recently, winning their last two games and looking to extend their winning streak. Their star players, Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, have been performing exceptionally well, leading the team in goals and assists respectively. Additionally, the Lightning have a strong track record against the Kraken, having won all four encounters in the past three seasons. This dominance is likely to continue in this game.

On the other hand, the Seattle Kraken have been struggling, with a win percentage of just 0.222. Despite having some standout players like Jaden Schwartz and Vince Dunn, the Kraken have been unable to convert their individual performances into team victories. Their defensive play has been lacking, which could be a major disadvantage against the formidable Lightning. Considering these factors, a Tampa Bay Lightning moneyline bet seems to be the most logical pick for this game.

The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -165. (BetRivers)

Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player Name Prop Line Over Rate Over Odds Under Odds Last 10 Average Projection
Steven Stamkos Points 0.5 8/10 -230 +175 1.1 1.11
Brandon Hagel Points 0.5 7/10 -125 -105 0.9 0.93
Victor Hedman Assists 0.5 7/10 +124 -160 0.9 0.91
Victor Hedman Points 0.5 7/10 -115 -115 1.0 1.03