A game after Connor Bedard recorded a hat trick in the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames, the Blackhawks (10-5-4) host the Seattle Kraken (9-5-5) on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Thursday’s hockey action.

During the last 10 games for the Kraken (4-3-3), their offense has put up 26 goals while their defense has conceded 27 goals. They have had 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (20.7%).

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Kraken 2.

Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-114)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (-1.5)

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Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks are 10-5-4 overall and 1-4-5 in overtime games.
Chicago is 3-2-3 (nine points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Blackhawks registered just one goal, they lost both times.
Chicago has taken four points from the five games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-2-2 record).
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 12 games (9-1-2, 20 points).
In the 10 games when Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 6-1-3 record (15 points).
In the six games when it outshot its opponent, Chicago is 3-2-1 (seven points).
The Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Blackhawks finished 7-3-3 in those contests (17 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken have a 9-5-5 record this season and are 3-5-8 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
Seattle has earned 11 points (4-1-3) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Kraken scored just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
When Seattle has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned three points (1-2-1 record).
The Kraken have earned 19 points in their 11 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 11 games and registered 14 points with a record of 5-2-4.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 1-2-1 (three points).
The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 8-3-2 to record 18 points.

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