Penguins vs Kraken Prediction and NHL Tips - 16 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 15, 2024, 6:09PM | Published: Jan 15, 2024, 1:31AM

The Pittsburgh Penguins will sqaure off with the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 5:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Penguins vs Kraken game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Penguins vs Kraken

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Pittsburgh-Seattle NHL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Penguins a 56% chance of defeating the Kraken at PPG Paints Arena.

More: Penguins vs Kraken Simulated 10K Times

Penguins vs Kraken: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NHL game at PPG Paints Arena are shown below:

Head to Head: Penguins $1.72, Kraken $2.36
Line: Penguins -1.5 ($2.86), Kraken +1.5 ($1.52)
Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.16

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 Penguins at $1.72 and the Kraken at $2.36.

The Penguins are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Kraken, with odds of $2.86 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.52.

The Over/Under for Penguins vs Kraken has been set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80 and odds for the Under at $2.16.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going Over.

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

More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports

Penguins vs Kraken: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Seattle at $2.36 with Betfair (1.2% edge)
Line: Kraken +1.5 at $1.52 with Betfair (66% probability)
Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.80 with Betfair (56% probability)

Our Penguins vs Kraken best bets are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.

While the Penguins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kraken to win is our recommended option due to the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

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Penguins vs Kraken: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Pittsburgh vs Seattle on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Penguins vs Kraken: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs Kraken? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is the most likely player to score the first goal in Penguins vs Kraken.

Guentzel has an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star has a 40.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Tips

Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips

Jake Guentzel: 8.0% probability
Sidney Crosby: 7.2% probability
Rickard Rakell: 6.0% probability
Evgeni Malkin: 5.6% probability
Bryan Rust: 4.1% probability

Kraken First Goal Scorer Tips

Jared McCann: 6.8% probability
Matty Beniers: 4.4% probability
Eeli Tolvanen: 3.9% probability
Jaden Schwartz: 3.9% probability
Oliver Bjorkstrand: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jake Guentzel: 40.8% probability
Sidney Crosby: 38.4% probability
Rickard Rakell: 31.7% probability
Evgeni Malkin: 29.1% probability
Bryan Rust: 21.8% probability

Kraken Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jared McCann: 29.8% probability
Eeli Tolvanen: 23.0% probability
Matty Beniers: 22.3% probability
Jaden Schwartz: 18.8% probability
Oliver Bjorkstrand: 18.7% probability

Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Pittsburgh vs Seattle match-up at PPG Paints Arena.

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

Penguins vs Kraken: Preview

The game between the Penguins and Kraken at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Tuesday.

Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Seattle Kraken
Date: Tuesday 16 January 2024
Time: 5:00am AEDT
Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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

Our Pittsburgh vs Seattle predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all 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, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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