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

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which team we pick to bring home the victory in Thursday’s action on the ice.

Over the last 10 games, the Kraken are 4-3-3 while putting up 26 goals against 27 goals allowed. On 29 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (20.7%).

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for 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 have a 10-5-4 record overall, with a 1-4-5 record in contests that have required overtime.
Chicago has nine points (3-2-3) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal, they lost both times.
Chicago has scored exactly two goals in five games this season (1-2-2 record, four points).
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 12 games (9-1-2, 20 points).
In the 10 games when Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 15 points after finishing 6-1-3.
In the six games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Chicago is 3-2-1 (seven points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 7-3-3 to register 17 points.
Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken have a 3-5-8 record in overtime contests this season and a 9-5-5 overall record.
Seattle has earned 11 points (4-1-3) in its eight games decided by one goal.
This season the Kraken registered just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has three points (1-2-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Kraken have scored more than two goals in 11 games, earning 19 points from those contests.
This season, Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 11 games has a record of 5-2-4 in those matchups.
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 register 18 points.

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Blackhawks vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

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