Blackhawks vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Nov. 20

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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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests, the Kraken have recorded a 4-3-3 record after scoring 26 total goals (six power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 20.7%). Their opponents have scored a combined 27 goals in those games.

Blackhawks vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final score of Blackhawks 4, Kraken 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (-115)
• 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 contests.
• In the eight games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-2-3 record (good for nine points).
• In the two games this season the Blackhawks scored only one goal, they lost both times.
• Chicago has finished 1-2-2 in the five games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
• The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals 12 times, and are 9-1-2 in those games (to register 20 points).
• In the 10 games when Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 15 points after finishing 6-1-3.
• In the six games when it outshot its opponent, Chicago is 3-2-1 (seven points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 7-3-3 (17 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken have posted a record of 3-5-8 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 9-5-5.
• Seattle has earned 11 points (4-1-3) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Kraken scored only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
• Seattle has three points (1-2-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Kraken have earned 19 points in their 11 games with three or more goals scored.
• This season, Seattle has recorded 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 13 times this season, and earned 18 points in those games.

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Blackhawks vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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