10* Kraken (NON-CONF GOM)

This is just a great "spot" bet on Seattle, which plays with "revenge" after a 3-0 shutout loss in Pittsburgh in mid-January (and note that the Kraken are 4-1 in their last five in trying to avenge a shutout road loss vs. an opponent.) Seattle has been trading wins/losses over its last five games. It's off a 4-3 shootout win over Boston here last time out, but has had two whole days off to prepare for this one. The Pens have been playing well as well of late, entering having won three straight, including a 4-3 OT victory in Vancouver last time out. With the "Alberta Swing" still to go (Calgary/Edmonton B2B,) aftrer this though, not only do we feel that this is a natural "letdown" spot for the visitors after the extended winning run and road victory as a dog, but also a "look ahead" to that tough two-game swing. Add it all together, and then also take into account the great price of the home side here, and the play is indeed on Seattle!

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