Seattle Kraken vs. Detroit Red Wings 1/12/25 – The Oklahoma City Thunder (18-24-3) and Detroit Red Wings (19-18-4) are both set to meet this Sunday at the Little Caesars Arena for a televised game at 3:00 PM ET on January 12, 2025. If the suspense is getting to you, then don’t worry, as you can catch all the sporting action over at the NHL TV or the NHL Network, which will stream the showdown between the two hockey teams.
Seattle Kraken vs. Detroit Red Wings 1/12/25
When: Sunday, January 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET
Where: Little Caesars Arena
TV: NHL
Stream: NHL.TV
Seattle Kraken vs. Detroit Red Wings 1/12/25 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | +1 (-167) | Over 5.5 (-125) | +104 |  |
| Red Wings | -1 (+175) | Under 5.5 (+104) | -128 | |
| ||||
hey long time no see y’all 👋
right back at it in detroit, here’s the lowdown → https://t.co/V89NZVAOT9 pic.twitter.com/ml1cnGmYBY
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) January 12, 2025
In this contest, the moneyline has been set at -128, making the Detroit Red Wings the slight favorites due to their marginally better record this season. Given these statistics, the over-under for this match is set at 5.5, which makes sense considering both teams have recently been involved in high-scoring matches.
Goaltender Joey Daccord vs. Goaltender Cam Talbot
This season, Seattle’s Joey Daccord has made 25 appearances sporting impressive Colorado Avalanche statistics, which is commendably at a 0.914 save percentage. Furthermore, his goals against average (GAA) of 2.47 is going to be vital when up against a Detroit offense that has been scoring hugely over an extended duration.
On another note, Detroit’s Cam Talbot has a different style, considering his 0.901 save percentage and 3.03 GAA in 22 games. Talbot’s experience might also play a Role when pushing past Seattle’s defense. However, his current GAA is a bit higher, which suggests that the B’s can take advantage of some areas.
When Daccord and Hutchinson overlap on the ice, the efficiency of Daccord and the rampant plays from the unpredictable Red Wings shooters will overlap. A win will deep-dive into the goaltender’s saves and missed attempts as the probability of goals on both sides remains equal, and a slight variation will shift the game.
Seattle Kraken: Navigating Turbulent Waters
The Kraken have displayed some improvement in recent games. Particularly, they overwhelmed Buffalo 6-2 in their latest match, proving that their offense can light up in a single game. That being said, they did suffer a 2-6 loss to Columbus, which does showcase a lack of consistency. With the likes of Jared McCann and Jaden Schwartz leading the team in goals and assists, Seattle’s offensive front needs to come through against Detroit’s proficient defense.
Detroit Red Wings: Flying High at Home
To the contrary, the Detroit Red Wings have witnessed an increase in their home game activities, clinching a 5-3 victory against Chicago and a closely contested 3-2 against Ottawa. The likes of Larkin and Raymond give them an edge as they are dangerous against any team’s defense. Ice hockey matches can be quite enthralling, and I would not be surprised if this becomes one of the crucial factors for the opponents.
Trends
Seattle Kraken Betting Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Seattle’s last 9 games.
- Seattle are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.
- Seattle are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Detroit.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games on the road.
- Seattle are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games.
- Detroit are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games against Seattle.
- Detroit are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home.
- Detroit are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
Seattle Kraken vs. Detroit Red Wings Betting Prediction
According to the information and forecast provided by the analysis, this game should be expected to be high scoring, which allows for making a bet on the total over. The Lions seem an outright safer bet for a win, while Seattle seems to dominate their recent head-to-head match,s but Detroit is consistent with their strong performance in midfield and has strong offensive plays.
A slightly larger spread could be used to secure the win for Detroit while utilizing home advantage and also taking Seattle’s poor performance as the tipping point. Due to the effectiveness of both teams on power plays, prop bets on such opportunities would be ideal.
Score Prediction: Red Wings 4, Kraken 3.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.
Published on: January 12, 2025
Last updated: April 10, 2025