Seattle Kraken vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Game preview, predictions, and odds | October 31, 2024

The Seattle Kraken go on the road to play the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, October 31 at 7 p.m. ET.

Seattle (5-4-1) is coming off an 8-2 road win over Montreal. Toronto (5-4-1) is coming off a 6-4 road win over Winnipeg, which meant the Jets suffered their first loss of the season.

Kraken vs Maple Leafs: Head-to-head & key numbers

• Seattle is 1-4-1 all-time against Toronto
• The Kraken are averaging 3.5 goals per game
• The Maple Leafs are allowing 3.2 goals per game
• Seattle is allowing 3 goals per game
• Toronto is averaging 3.2 goals per game

Seattle Kraken vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Game Preview

Seattle is coming off a blowout win over Montreal to snap its three-game losing streak. The Kraken are 3-1 on the road as Seattle has fared better away from home, to the surprise of many.

Seattle is expected to start Philipp Grubauer, who is 1-3 with a 3.10 GAA and a .881 SV%. The Kraken are led by Jared McCann (14 points), Jordan Eberle and Brandon Montour (9 points each), and Chandler Stephenson (8 points).

Toronto, meanwhile, will return home after a big win against Winnipeg after losing three straight and four of its last five. The Maple Leafs are 3-2 at home.

Toronto is expected to start Joseph Woll, who is 0-1 with a 4.08 GAA and a .846 SV%. The Maple Leafs are led by Mitch Marner (11 points), William Nylander (10 points), John Tavares (9 points), and Auston Matthews (8 points).

Kraken vs Maple Leafs: Odds & Prediction

Seattle is a +164 underdog while Toronto is a -198 favorite, the over/under is set at 6.5 goals.

The Kraken are coming off a great win over Montreal, and their offense has looked good this season. But Seattle will start Grubauer, who has struggled this season. Meanwhile, Woll - who also struggled in his first game - is expected to start for Toronto.

Woll should be better now that he is distancing himself from a recent lower-body injury, while the Maple Leafs's offense should be able to score against Grubauer to get the win.

Prediction: Maple Leafs 5, Kraken 2.

Kraken vs Maple Leafs: Betting Tips

Tip 1: Toronto ML (-198)

Tip 2: Over 6.5 goals (+100)

Tip 3: Bobby McMann 2+ shots on goal (-145)

Tip 4: Matthew Knies over 0.5 points (+105)