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Seattle (34-35-11) at Vegas (38-26-17)
- When: Apr 15 2026, 10:00 PM
- Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- TV: SCRIPPS
Seattle vs Vegas NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Vegas -285
Spread: Vegas -1.5 (-112)
Total: 6.0
Vegas Golden Knights: Playoff Push Mode
Vegas is one win away from grabbing the Pacific Division title, and suddenly they look like a completely different team. Funny how a coaching change turns a midlife crisis into a championship run. Since John Tortorella took over, they have not lost in regulation. Not bad for a team that looked like it forgot how hockey worked a few weeks ago.
Jack Eichel is putting on a show with another four point night, while Mark Stone is casually scoring in every game like it is part of his daily routine. Carter Hart is also undefeated since returning, because of course he is.
Vegas is hot, confident, and playing at home. That is a dangerous combo. Also, they actually care about this game, which helps.
Seattle Kraken: Vacation Mode Activated
Seattle had playoff hopes. Past tense. Now they are just here to clock out and head to vacation. They have dropped six of their last nine and are finishing the season like someone who hit snooze one too many times.
Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle have had solid seasons, but the team as a whole has not been able to close when it mattered. They even beat Vegas three times this season, which is impressive until you realize timing is everything and this is the worst possible moment to face them.
They are playing loose, which is code for unpredictable. Sometimes that is fun. Sometimes it is a disaster.
The Betting Reality
Vegas sits at -285 on the moneyline with a puck line of -1.5 at -112 and a total of 6.0.
Let’s not overthink this. One team is chasing a division title and playing its best hockey. The other is packing bags and reminiscing about what could have been.
Sure, Seattle won the season series. Cool story. This is a different Vegas team now.
LVSB Final Score Prediction
Vegas locks up the division while Seattle locks up their offseason plans.
Score Prediction: Golden Knights 5, Kraken 2
Pick: Vegas -1.5 (-112)
Total: Over 6.0 (-120)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
