Kraken vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Odds - Apr 7, 2022

The Chicago Blackhawks square off with the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at United Center on Thursday, beginning at 8:30PM EDT.

Dimers' free betting picks for Kraken vs. Blackhawks, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Kraken vs. Blackhawks?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Kraken-Blackhawks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Blackhawks a 55% chance of beating the Kraken.

MORE: Free Betting Guide for Kraken vs. Blackhawks

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blackhawks are -1.5 favorites against the Kraken, with +170 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -190.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at -149, which means you can risk $149 to win $100, for a total payout of $249, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Kraken (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Kraken vs. Blackhawks

• Puck Line: Kraken +1.5 @ -190 via BetMGM (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Kraken @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.1% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Blackhawks are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Kraken moneyline is the best option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Kraken vs. Blackhawks Betting Guide

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Seattle vs. Chicago, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Kraken-Blackhawks matchup, including pre-game predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Kraken vs. Blackhawks Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Kraken and Blackhawks.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Chicago's Alex DeBrincat is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Blackhawks.

DimersBOT gives DeBrincat a 10.6% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Blackhawks star is a 46.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Seattle Kraken

• Jared McCann: 5.4% probability
• Yanni Gourde: 5.3% probability
• Daniel Sprong: 5.0% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 4.7% probability
• Alexander Wennberg: 4.3% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Alex DeBrincat: 10.6% probability
• Patrick Kane: 7.7% probability
• Dylan Strome: 6.7% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 4.8% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Seattle Kraken

• Yanni Gourde: 27.2% probability
• Jared McCann: 26.6% probability
• Daniel Sprong: 25.0% probability
• Jordan Eberle: 23.6% probability
• Ryan Donato: 22.0% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Alex DeBrincat: 46.9% probability
• Patrick Kane: 36.7% probability
• Dylan Strome: 35.3% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 25.4% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 23.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Kraken vs. Blackhawks on Thursday April 7, 2022.

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Kraken vs. Blackhawks 2022 Game Info

When do the Blackhawks play the Kraken?

• Date: Thursday April 7, 2022
• Time: 8:30PM EDT / 5:30PM PDT
• Venue: United Center

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