Seattle (2-0-0) at Montreal (2-1-0)
- When: Oct 14 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC, CAN
- TV: KHN
Seattle vs Montreal NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Montreal -160
Spread: Montreal -1.5 (+163)
Total: 6.0
Seattle Kraken Betting Outlook
The Seattle Kraken have kicked off the season in impressive form, opening 2-0-0 for the first time in franchise history. After edging Vegas 2-1 in overtime, Jared McCann sealed the deal with his 400th career point. New head coach Lane Lambert has emphasized consistency, particularly as Seattle hits the road for the first time this year.
Goaltender Joey Daccord has been outstanding, stopping 61 of 63 shots through two games, giving Seattle early stability between the pipes. McCann remains a go-to threat, already netting two goals and six points in eight career games versus Montreal.
Defensively, the Kraken have been disciplined, killing off three of four penalties to start the season, and their structured play should help keep this matchup tight.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Outlook
Montreal also enters Tuesday’s matchup riding a two-game winning streak after rebounding from an opening loss to Toronto. The Canadiens stole a 3-2 victory in Chicago thanks to Kaiden Guhle’s last-second heroics, and the top line continues to hum. Nick Suzuki has notched five assists in three games, while offseason addition Zack Bolduc is red hot, scoring in each of his first three appearances as a Canadien.
Montreal’s power play remains a work in progress, converting on just 20% of its early chances (3-for-15). However, the Habs have looked sharper at even strength, generating timely offense and showing depth through their lineup. Sam Montembeault is likely to get the start in net after a solid split of his first two outings, supported by a defense that’s improving each night.
NHL Prediction & Betting Angle
Both teams are off to fast starts, but Montreal holds the edge at home, skating in front of the Bell Centre crowd for the first time this season. Seattle’s goaltending could keep this close, but the Canadiens’ offensive balance and special-teams advantage make them a strong pick to stay hot.
Score Prediction: Canadiens 3, Kraken 2
Pick: Montreal (-160)
Total: Under 6.0 (-112)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
