Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 11/20/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (+162) Blackhawks (-196)

United Center is the site where the Chicago Blackhawks (10-5-4) will try to beat the Seattle Kraken (9-5-5) on Thursday. The odds on this game have Seattle at +162 and Chicago is sitting at -196. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Seattle Kraken were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings in their last outing. Seattle compiled 4 minutes in the box in this contest. The Kraken had a below average offensive outing in this loss. In addition, they had 2 power play attempts and were able to score 1 goal. In the game, they tallied a score on 2 out of the 22 shots they looked to score on.

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When at even strength, the Kraken have given up 36 goals while notching 40 as an offensive unit. Seattle Kraken opponents have totaled 54 power play tries (26th in the league) and have come away with 16 goals in those attempts. With regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Seattle Kraken have notched 51 goals (29th in pro hockey) this season and have allowed 52. Seattle has tried 464 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.0%. For the season, they have 23 points and their points percentage comes in at .605. The Kraken so far have had 521 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .900. Seattle has tallied 55 power play opportunities and they have scored 11 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 20.00%.

The man protecting the net in this game is Joey Daccord. Daccord has played in 138 matchups during his professional hockey career. He has amassed a record of 55-53-21 and he has started in 128 games. Opponents have notched 361 goals versus Daccord in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.82. Daccord has seen 3,822 shots taken against him and has recorded 3,461 saves. His save percentage is .906 for his 6,707 mins played. Over the course of his time in hockey, Daccord has accumulated 74 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .578.

In their last outing, Chicago faced the Flames in a matchup where the Blackhawks took home the victory by a final score of 5-2. The Blackhawks netted 5 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

For the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have tallied 64 goals, 24 points, as well as a points percentage of .632. They have granted a total of 48 goals to be scored by way of 37 goals at even strength and 11 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have accumulated 51 goals at even strength and 13 goals (13th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 56 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 23.21%. Chicago has taken 478 shots (30th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 13.39%, while allowing the other team 595 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 84.29% on the other teams 70 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.9%.

For the opposition you will find Spencer Knight in the crease. He has compiled 2,752 saves out of the 3,035 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .907. Knight holds a lifetime mark of 56-36-12 and has played in 108 games. He got the starting nod in 98 games and has accumulated 5,068 minutes. Knight's rate of quality starts comes out to 54.1% and he has made 53 quality starts in his professional career. His opponents are averaging 2.89 goals per game and he has given up 283 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Seattle (+162)

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