Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 1/14/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

The New Jersey Devils (23-21-2) will compete against the Seattle Kraken (21-15-8) at Prudential Center on Wednesday.

The Seattle Kraken will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 4-2 win over the Rangers their last time out. Seattle accumulated 4 minutes in the box for this game. The Kraken had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this win. Additionally, they had 2 power play attempts but weren't able to net one. For the game, they converted 4 out of the 29 shots they attempted.

Seattle Kraken opponents have totaled 119 power play tries (27th in the NHL) and have a total of 34 goals in those chances. The Kraken thus far have had 1,299 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .905. Seattle has tried 1,138 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.7%. When playing at even strength, the Kraken let the opposition score 90 goals while getting 94 as an offensive unit. Seattle has accumulated 125 power play opportunities and they have tallied 28 goals during those chances, earning them a percentage of 22.40%. For the year, the have a total of 50 points and their points percentage sits at .568. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the Seattle Kraken have notched 122 goals (25th in hockey) this year and have conceded 124.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Joey Daccord. Daccord has participated in 153 contests throughout his hockey career. He has compiled an overall record of 61-60-23 and he started in 143 games. Opponents have tallied 402 goals versus Daccord in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.81. Daccord has seen 4,249 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 3,847 saves. His save percentage is at .905 during his 6,743 minutes on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Daccord has accrued 83 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .580.

When they took the ice last, New Jersey went up against the Wild in a game where the Devils got the victory by a final score of 5-2. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal. The Devils earned 5 goals of the 29 shots on goal they attempted.

New Jersey has attempted 1,374 shots (4th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.73%, while allowing their opponents 1,310 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 77.12% on their oppositions 118 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.1%. They have earned 114 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 20.18%. The Devils have racked up 97 goals at even strength and 23 goals (22nd in hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 143 goals to be scored by way of 116 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the New Jersey Devils have earned 120 goals, 48 points, as well as a points percentage of .522.

Across the rink you are going to see Jacob Markstrom in goal. He is sitting with 14,248 saves out of the 15,707 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .907. Markstrom is the owner of a lifetime mark of 252-222-64 and has played in 557 games. He has been a starter 539 games and his ice time sits at 28,355 mins. Markstrom's quality start percentage comes out to 52.5% and he has 283 quality starting assignments in his career. Teams are averaging 2.71 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,459 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Seattle

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