Red Wings vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Nov. 18

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The Detroit Red Wings (11-7-1) host the Seattle Kraken (9-4-5) at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team fresh off of a victory. The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 triumph over the New York Rangers, while the Kraken knocked off the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in their most recent game.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games for the Kraken (5-2-3), their offense has put up 27 goals while their defense has allowed 26 goals. They have recorded 30 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (16.7%).

Red Wings vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final score of Red Wings 4, Kraken 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-171)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings are 3-1-4 in overtime games as part of an 11-7-1 overall record.
  • In the five games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-1 record (good for seven points).
  • In the three games this season the Red Wings recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Detroit has finished 3-3-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering six points).
  • The Red Wings have scored more than two goals in nine games (8-0-1, 17 points).
  • In the 10 games when Detroit has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 13 points after finishing 6-3-1.
  • In games when it has outshot opponents, Detroit is 6-4-1 (13 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 5-3-0 to register 10 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken (9-4-5 overall) have posted a record of 3-5-8 in games that have required OT this season.
  • Seattle has earned 11 points (4-1-3) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Kraken scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • When Seattle has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-1-1 record).
  • The Kraken have scored more than two goals 11 times, earning 19 points from those matchups (8-0-3).
  • This season, Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal in 10 games and registered 14 points with a record of 5-1-4.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 1-2-1 (three points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 8-2-2 to register 18 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Red Wings Rank Red Wings AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
21st 2.95 Goals Scored 2.72 28th
20th 3.16 Goals Allowed 2.67 6th
6th 29.7 Shots 24.5 31st
12th 26.6 Shots Allowed 27.4 14th
15th 20.9% Power Play % 18.87% 18th
12th 81.48% Penalty Kill % 71.15% 29th

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