Boston had a successful start to this championship, but now their form is questionable. The team won 4 victories: they beat Los Angeles (2:1) and Toronto (4:3) in overtime, and confidently defeated Montreal (6:4) and Colorado (5:3) . It is noteworthy that 3 of these victories were achieved at the home arena of TD Garden, where the Bruins traditionally play very confidently, which makes them favorites in the upcoming meeting. However, the recent game with Carolina demonstrated Boston’s weaknesses: they lost with a score of 2:8, showing problems both in attack and defense. In that match, Jim Montgomery’s team made only 15 shots at the opponent’s goal, which is a low figure for a club of this level. It remains to be seen whether the club can learn from this defeat and return to its winning ways.
Boston’s key player remains David Pastrnak, who consistently produces results. In 11 matches, he scored 10 points, making him one of the brightest figures in the lineup. Even in an unsuccessful meeting with Carolina, Pastrnak managed to provide 2 assists, remaining an important element in the attack. The Czech takes the ice when playing at even strength and actively participates in the power play, which increases his effectiveness on the ice. The Bruins have high hopes for him, and to beat Seattle, Pastrnak must play at his best, helping the team not only create chances, but also capitalize on their numerical advantage.
Seattle started the season with good results, winning 4 of the first 7 matches, but by the end of October their play slowed down somewhat. During the Canadian tour, the Kraken were defeated by Toronto (1:4), but recovered by defeating Montreal with a score of 8:2. However, a busy calendar, which included meetings with Colorado, Winnipeg, Carolina and Toronto over the past 10 days, affected the physical condition and overall stability of the team. Despite the fact that Seattle is still playing actively and creating many chances, it was not easy to maintain a high pace. Their next game on the road against Boston will be a big test, and their chances of success will depend on how well they can adapt to a tough schedule.
Seattle’s offensive leader remains Jared McCann, who scored 14 points in 11 matches and ranks 16th among the top scorers in the current championship. McCann has shown consistent results, scoring in almost every game, with the exception of one meeting with Toronto. He confidently converts chances and is an important link in the Kraken’s attacking line. In addition to him, the club is counting on experienced players such as Jordan Eberle, who helps McCann create attacking combinations. In the upcoming match with Boston, Seattle’s chances for a positive result will depend on this pair, as they must not only attack, but also competently withstand the pressure of the ice owners.
Boston Bruins vs. Seattle Kraken prediction with cf. 1.77
Seattle is off to a strong start to the season and already beat Boston three times last year. Despite some setbacks caused by the busy schedule, the club remains competitive. Boston, in turn, is experiencing a decline, especially on defense, allowing 42 goals during the season. The support of leaders like McCann gives the visitors a good chance of not losing in regulation time. Bet on X2 with odds 1.91 looks reasonable.
Their opponents are highly productive: Seattle has scored 37 goals in 11 games, and Boston is also active offensively, especially on home ice. Both clubs play openly, which creates the preconditions for a large number of goals. In previous head-to-head meetings, these opponents often scored high totals. Bet on match total over 5.5 for 1.77 seems logical given their statistics and trends.
Seattle is active offensively, scoring an average of over 3 goals. They showed strength in away matches, especially against Montreal (8:2). Boston, on the other hand, has one of the weakest defenses in the conference, conceding an average of more than 4 goals. Considering the hosts’ problems in defense, bet on Seattle’s individual total over 2.5 for 1.88 looks completely justified.
Boston was consistently active in the second period, scoring the most goals in that period. In their last 4 games, the Bruins have gone over the 1.5 goal mark in the second period three times. Seattle also often opens up in the second period, which creates conditions for a productive period. Bet on Boston’s individual total over 1.5 in the second period for 2.70 – a great opportunity.
Jared McCann is one of Seattle’s leaders in scoring, scoring 14 points in 11 games. He produces consistent results and rarely goes without a point, making him a key part of the club’s attack. Against Boston’s weakened defense, McCann has a good chance of adding 2 points to his tally. Bet on Jared McCann’s total points over 1.5 for 2.60 has good potential for passing.
Forecast:
TB (5.5)
Coefficient:
1,77
Statistics of personal meetings
In the last tournament, these opponents played each other 4 times. The Kraken emerged victorious three times, winning with results of 4:3 (shootout), 4:1 and 3:0. Boston won only once, winning 6:4.
Trends in statistics
Seattle’s offensive line is showing good results: in 11 matches they scored 37 goals.
Boston was active in the second period, scoring more than half of its goals in this period of the game. In the last 3 out of 4 matches, at least 2 goals were scored in the second period.
