Kraken vs Senators Prediction and NHL Tips - 5 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 5, 2024, 2:30AM | Published: Jan 3, 2024, 11:21PM

The Seattle Kraken will square off with the Ottawa Senators in NHL action at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday, beginning at 2:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Kraken vs Senators game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Kraken vs Senators

Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Seattle-Ottawa NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Kraken a 53% chance of winning against the Senators at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Kraken vs Senators: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Climate Pledge Arena are listed below:

Head to Head: Kraken $1.84, Senators $2.18
Line: Kraken -1.5 ($2.98), Senators +1.5 ($1.47)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.08, Under $1.90

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Kraken at $1.84 and the Senators at $2.18.

The Kraken are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Senators, with odds of $2.98 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Senators (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.47.

The Over/Under for Kraken vs Senators is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.08 and odds for the Under at $1.90.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.

The best site for placing bets on the Kraken vs Senators game is Betfair, where you can wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Kraken vs Senators: Best Bets

Head to Head: Ottawa at $2.18 with Betfair (0.3% edge)
Line: Senators +1.5 at $1.47 with Betfair (68% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.90 with Betfair (54% probability)

These Kraken vs Senators betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.

While the Kraken have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Senators to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

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Kraken vs Senators: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Seattle vs Ottawa on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live updates.

Kraken vs Senators: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kraken vs Senators? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Seattle's Jared McCann is the most likely player to score the first goal in Kraken vs Senators.

McCann has a 6.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Kraken star has a 34.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Kraken First Goal Scorer Tips

Jared McCann: 6.7% probability
Eeli Tolvanen: 5.1% probability
Matty Beniers: 4.3% probability
Oliver Bjorkstrand: 4.0% probability
Andre Burakovsky: 3.4% probability

Senators First Goal Scorer Tips

Tim Stutzle: 6.4% probability
Brady Tkachuk: 5.7% probability
Josh Norris: 5.5% probability
Drake Batherson: 5.0% probability
Claude Giroux: 4.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Kraken Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jared McCann: 34.0% probability
Eeli Tolvanen: 26.8% probability
Matty Beniers: 25.8% probability
Oliver Bjorkstrand: 20.1% probability
Jordan Eberle: 19.8% probability

Senators Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tim Stutzle: 31.1% probability
Brady Tkachuk: 28.6% probability
Josh Norris: 28.3% probability
Claude Giroux: 27.9% probability
Drake Batherson: 25.7% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Seattle vs Ottawa match-up at Climate Pledge Arena.

As always, check out our Best Bets for betting tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Kraken vs Senators: Preview

The game between the Kraken and Senators at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.

Teams: Seattle Kraken vs Ottawa Senators
Date: Friday 5 January 2024
Time: 2:00pm AEDT
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Seattle vs Ottawa predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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