Detroit Red Wings vs Seattle Kraken Prediction and Picks - December 6, 2025
Use Code WWWC National League Hockey action on Saturday evening, and we have a Detroit Red Wings vs Seattle Kraken Prediction ready to roll for you. The Red Wings come in off a 6-5 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets on the road to fall to 14-14 on the year. Seattle is off a 9-4 loss to the Oilers on the road and they are now 11-14 on the season. Detroit won the last four games between these teams. Read on to see our Red Wings vs Kraken prediction.
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Red Wings Lose High-Scoring Affair Vs Columbus
Detroit’s most recent game was a 6–5 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on December 4, where five different Red Wings found the back of the net. Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, James van Riemsdyk, and Alex DeBrincat all scored, with three of those tallies coming on the power play during a wild second period. Despite holding a late lead in the third, Detroit surrendered the tying goal with just over a minute left and eventually fell in the shootout, continuing a frustrating trend of letting games slip away in the final minutes.
Offensively, the Red Wings have been steady, averaging 3.0 goals per game and ranking third in the NHL in shots at 30.5 per game. Their power play has been a real weapon at 23.7%, seventh overall, and the balanced scoring against Columbus showed how dangerous they can be when multiple lines contribute. Larkin remains the heartbeat of the attack, while DeBrincat and Raymond provide finishing ability, and Kane adds veteran playmaking. Detroit also ranks eighth in faceoffs (52.2%), which helps them sustain possession and create opportunities. The challenge has been consistency — they can look dominant for stretches but struggle to close games, as seen in their collapse against the Blue Jackets.
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Defensively, Detroit continues to be vulnerable, allowing 3.5 goals per game, which ranks 27th in the league. Their penalty kill sits at 77.6%, and discipline has been an issue with 321 penalty minutes, third‑most in the NHL. John Gibson is expected to get the start, and while he’s capable of strong outings, the team’s defensive lapses often leave him exposed to high‑danger chances. The Red Wings have managed two shutouts this season, but overall, their inability to protect leads has been costly. Heading into Seattle, Detroit will need to tighten up defensively while leaning on their offensive depth to avoid another late‑game letdown.
The Kraken Give Up Nine Goals To The Oilers
Seattle’s most recent game was a 9–4 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on December 4, where Connor McDavid recorded a hat trick and Leon Draisaitl added four points. The Kraken got goals from Eeli Tolvanen, Frederick Gaudreau, Jared McCann, and Jani Nyman, but Joey Daccord allowed five goals before being pulled, and Philipp Grubauer gave up four more in relief. The defeat marked Seattle’s fourth straight loss, underscoring their struggles against high‑powered offenses.
Offensively, Seattle has been near the bottom of the league, averaging just 2.5 goals per game and ranking last in shots at 24.7 per game. Their power play has been inconsistent at 16%, and they’ve struggled in the faceoff circle (45.7%, worst in the NHL). Jared McCann and Jaden Schwartz have provided some scoring, but the lack of depth has hurt them. The Kraken often rely on grinding out low‑scoring games, but when opponents push the pace, they’ve had trouble keeping up.
Defensively, Seattle has been stronger, allowing 2.9 goals per game, ranking 12th overall. However, their penalty kill has been disastrous at 65.7%, worst in the league, and it has cost them games repeatedly. Grubauer will get the start against Detroit, and while his numbers are respectable, the team’s inability to kill penalties puts him in tough spots. Discipline hasn’t been a major issue with 213 penalty minutes, but the lack of execution on special teams has been glaring. Facing a Detroit team with a top‑10 power play, Seattle will need to stay out of the box and rely on Grubauer to steady them if they hope to snap their losing streak.
Detroit Red Wings vs Seattle Kraken Pick
Red Wings vs Kraken Moneyline Pick
- Detroit -125 (5 Units)
Detroit -125 looks like the right side because the Red Wings have shown they can generate offense in bunches, even in their recent 6–5 shootout loss to Columbus where five different players scored and the power play struck three times in the second period. That balance is important against a Seattle team that ranks last in shots per game (24.7) and struggles to sustain pressure. Detroit’s power play sits at 23.7%, seventh in the league, and with Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Lucas Raymond driving the attack, they have the firepower to exploit Seattle’s penalty kill, which is dead last at 65.7%.
The other edge comes from Seattle’s inability to finish games, as they’ve dropped four straight and were just lit up for nine goals by Edmonton. Even though the Kraken defend reasonably well at five‑on‑five, their special‑teams issues and lack of scoring depth make them vulnerable against a team like Detroit that thrives on puck possession (30.5 shots per game, third in the NHL). John Gibson will get the start for the Red Wings, and while Detroit’s defense has been shaky at times, Seattle’s offensive limitations give him a manageable assignment. With Detroit’s offensive depth and Seattle’s glaring weaknesses, laying the short price on the Red Wings feels justified.
Red Wings vs Kraken Over/Under Pick
- Under 6 (4 Units)
The Under 6 makes sense here because Detroit and Seattle both have clear tendencies that point toward a lower‑scoring game. The Red Wings can generate offense with their 30.5 shots per game, but they’ve also been inconsistent finishing chances, and their defensive issues often force them to play tighter when protecting leads. Seattle, meanwhile, ranks last in the league at just 2.5 goals per game and struggles to sustain pressure, averaging only 24.7 shots per game. Even though Detroit’s defense allows 3.5 goals per game, the Kraken’s lack of scoring depth combined with their league‑worst power play (16%) makes it hard to envision a shootout. With Gibson and Grubauer both capable of steady outings and the pace likely slowed by Seattle’s grinding style, this matchup profiles as one that stays under the six‑goal mark.
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