Vegas Golden Knights Favorited to Win Against Struggling Seattle Kraken

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to face the Seattle Kraken on Friday, November 8, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Golden Knights, with a strong 9-3-1 record, are favored to win this matchup against the struggling Kraken, who are 5-8-1 this season[5][6].

The Golden Knights have been on a roll, recently winning two consecutive games, including a 4-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Key players like Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, and Noah Hanifin have been instrumental in their success. Stone leads the team with 15 points, including 4 goals and 11 assists, while Eichel has contributed 12 points with 3 goals and 9 assists in the last 10 games[2][4][6].

In contrast, the Seattle Kraken are on a four-game losing streak, having lost their last game 6-3 to the Colorado Avalanche. The Kraken have struggled with offense, scoring only one goal or fewer in three of their last four games. Jared McCann is the top scorer for the Kraken with 6 goals, 10 assists, and 16 points this season[3][5][6].

Goalie Adin Hill is expected to start for the Golden Knights, while Joey Daccord is projected to start for the Kraken, given that Phillip Grubauer is out due to an injury[3][6].

Betting odds favor the Golden Knights, with a moneyline of -140 and a puck line of -1.5. The over/under for total goals is set at 6, with the over priced at -116[5][6].

Experts predict a Golden Knights win, citing their strong form and the Kraken’s recent struggles. The Golden Knights have won eight of the last ten head-to-head encounters against the Kraken, further solidifying their position as favorites[2][5][6].