Vegas Golden Knights vs. Seattle Kraken Picks and Prediction for Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Vegas Golden Knights (1-0-1, 0-2 PL, 2-0 O/U) take on the Seattle Kraken (1-0, 1-0 PL, 0-1 O/U) in a Western Conference meeting on Saturday, and we have the prediction. The Knights recorded a road win against the Sharks on Thursday. The Kraken posted a win against the Ducks. The Knights went 2-1 against the Kraken last season.
Can the Kraken improve to 2-0 on the season with a home win on Saturday evening? Keep reading for the Knights vs. Ducks prediction. Nobody does it better when it comes to NHL picks!
Knights Post First Win of Season
The Vegas Golden Knights are in the middle of a quick road trek on Saturday. Vegas is considered a contender yet again this season after losing in the first round last year. They no longer have one of their best defenseman, Alex Pietrangelo, but have more than enough depth. The squad is 1-1 after two games. They lost 6-5 in a shootout against the Kings in their home opener and rebounded with a narrow 4-3 overtime win against the Sharks to begin the road trek on Thursday.
Vegas made one of the biggest splashes in the offseason by signing Mitch Marner to a huge contract. The 28-year-old winger was dominant last year with Toronto, amassing 102 points. He has been known to disappoint in the playoffs. Marner has recorded two assists to begin the season. He was held off the scoresheet on Thursday. Vegas has an elite center in Jack Eichel. The veteran star enjoyed the best season of his career last year, scoring 26 goals with 66 assists. He has been dominant after two games, netting five points.
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The Golden Knights have a strong defensive core even without Pietrangelo. The blue line has established veterans, including Shea Theodore. He registered 57 points and a +19 rating last year. Noah Hanifin is also steady on D. The veteran plays about 20 minutes per game. The goaltending has a solid #1 in with Adin Hill.. The 29-year-old had an outstanding season, recording a sharp 2.47 GAA accompanied by a .946 save % in 50 games played last year. He gave up five goals in the opener. The backup is Akira Schmid.
Vegas averaged 3.3 goals per game last season, ranking tenth. The Knights conceded an average of only 2.6 goals, good for third.
Kraken Beat Ducks to Begin Season
The Seattle Kraken are hoping to get back in the playoffs after a disappointing 2024-2025 season that saw them miss by 20 points. If the Kraken can improve defensively, they should have a decent chance to make the playoffs. The Kraken did not have a busy offseason but did bring in a new coach, plus they are hoping some of the rookies can develop and make a difference. The Kraken opened the season with a 3-1 home win against the Ducks on Thursday.
Seattle had trouble scoring with consistency last season. Jared McCann led the team in points last year, amassing 22 goals and 39 helpers. The 29-year-old winger scored in the season opener. Matty Beniers is hoping to rebound from a mediocre 2024-2025 season. The 22-year-old center scored 20 goals along with 23 assists last year. He has the talent to build on those numbers. He recorded a helper in the win on Thursday. Shane Wright is a young player who could develop into one of their best offensive threats this season. The former 1st round pick had somewhat of a breakout season last year, scoring 19 goals and adding 25 assists. Jordan Eberle is the captain of the squad. The veteran winger had an assist in the opener.
The Kraken defense is their top strength. They dealt with injuries last year, but have a strong core. Brandon Montour plays big minutes and is solid offensively. He had an assist on Thursday. Vince Dunn is another steady defenseman who is relied on. The 28-year-old posted 39 points last year and averages a ton of ice. He scored in the opener and played just under 20 minutes.
The Kraken goaltending was decent last year. Joey Daccord was reliable in most games and issued a 2.75 GAA and a stingy .906 save %, accompanied by a 27-23-5 record in 57 games. He was sharp in the win on Thursday. The backup is Philip Grubauer. The veteran struggled last season, as seen in his weak 3.49 GAA, but will be needed to play in 15-25 games.
Seattle posted an average of 2.99 goals last year, marking them 16th. The Kraken squandered an average of 3.0 goals, placing them 24th.
Golden Knights vs. Kraken Pick
Spread Pick for Knights vs. Kraken
- Seattle Kraken +140 (5 units)
The Golden Knights are a good team again this season, but the Seattle Kraken believe they have what it takes to be a playoff team. The Golden Knights only won 21 of 41 games on the road last season. They have been shaky after two games, conceding nine goals, including a narrow overtime win against a rebuilding Sharks team. The Kraken were .500 at home last season and won their home opener on Thursday by two markers.
Furthermore, Kraken goalie Joey Daccord conceded just five goals in his past three games against the rivals last season. The Kraken are a hungry team with plenty of young players ready to take a step in their development, including Matty Beniers and Shane Wright. Also, the Kraken head out on their longest road trek of the season after this one, so I expect them to have some extra motivation to get a home win before hitting the road.
Over/Under Pick for Golden Knights vs. Kraken
- Over 6.5 (5 units)
I expect plenty of scoring. Vegas scored 11 goals in three games against the Kraken last season. This is a potent offense that added one of the best players in the league in Marner. It is no surprise that they have scored nine goals in two games.
In addition, the Knights' defense might not be as effective. They are without Alex Pietriangelo, who has stepped aside for the season. He has been their best defenseman the past few seasons. Knights goalie Adin Hill gave up five goals in his only game this season. Also, as mentioned, the Golden Knights were not as sharp on the road last year.
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