Seattle Kraken vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Predictions for Friday December 12 2025
The Kraken head to Salt Lake City on Friday night as they look to snap their extended skid against a Utah Mammoth team trying to regain momentum of its own. Before diving in, check today’s updated free NHL picks for more betting insights across the league.
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Kraken vs Mammoth Betting Overview
Seattle enters at 11-10-6, but the real story is the six-game losing streak in which they’ve surrendered 30 goals. Utah, meanwhile, sits at 14-15-3 and has dropped three straight after a brief winning run. This matchup pits a slumping offense against a slumping defense — but Utah still has stronger scoring pieces even without Cooley.
Seattle Kraken Preview
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  The Insiders Room | +1,988.00 |
| 2 |  Terry Edelmann | +1,851.00 |
| 3 |  Joe Duffy | +1,778.00 |
| 4 |  Mike Fink | +1,654.00 |
| 5 |  Tony Karpinski | +1,559.00 |
Offense
Seattle scores just 2.48 goals per game, one of the lowest marks in the league. Their scoring leaders tell the story:
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Jordan Eberle: 17 pts (9 G, 8 A)
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Matty Beniers: 13 assists
The Kraken are generating 24.7 shots per game, which simply isn't enough to sustain offense. Their power play sits at 17.5%, middle of the pack, but Seattle rarely draws enough penalties to take advantage.
Defense & Goaltending
Defensively, Seattle’s recent form has been troubling:
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25 goals allowed in last 4 games
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PK at just 66.2%, one of the worst in the NHL
Goaltending:
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Daccord: 2.99 GAA, .891 SV%
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Grubauer: 2.54 GAA, .900 SV%
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Murray: excellent .922 SV% but used sparingly
The defense has been giving up high-danger looks consistently, especially in transition.
Recent Form
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L 4–1 vs MIN
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L 4–3 vs DET
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L 9–4 @ EDM
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L 4–0 vs EDM
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L 3–2 vs DAL
The Kraken are 0–5 in their last five, and the losses haven’t been competitive.
Utah Mammoth Preview
Offense
Utah’s offense averages 3.00 goals per game, and even without Logan Cooley healthy, they still have dangerous top-end skill:
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Clayton Keller: 28 pts (10 G, 18 A)
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Cooley: 14 goals (OUT Dec 21)
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Strong middle-six depth
Utah also generates 28.4 shots per game, much higher than Seattle, and creates significantly better scoring chances.
Defense & Goaltending
Goaltending is solid overall:
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Vejmelka: 2.66 GAA, .895 SV%
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Vanecek: 2.87 GAA, .878 SV%
Defensively, Utah is strong at home, allowing only 24.7 shots against per game.
Special teams:
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PK: 82.4%
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PP: 15.1%
Their penalty kill is a major edge over Seattle.
Recent Form
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L 4–3 vs FLA
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L 4–2 vs LA
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L 2–0 @ CGY
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W 4–1 @ VAN
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W 7–0 @ ANA
Utah has lost three straight, but they were competitive in two of those games.
Matchup Breakdown
Edge: Offense — Utah
Even without Cooley, their depth and shot generation comfortably outclass Seattle.
Edge: Defense — Utah
Seattle’s blue line is caving in. Utah allows fewer shots and has steadier goaltending.
Edge: Special Teams — Utah (big)
Seattle’s PK at 66.2% is a major liability.
Edge: Goaltending — Utah (slight)
Daccord has had bright moments, but consistency belongs to Vejmelka.
Edge: Momentum — Utah
Seattle is in a complete tailspin at the moment.
Key Betting Trends
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Kraken have lost 6 straight.
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Utah is 5–2 in their last 7 home games.
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Kraken allow 3.96 goals per game on the road during their losing streak.
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Utah games trend UNDER when Vejmelka starts (7 of last 11).
Picks & Predictions
When I break this matchup down, Seattle’s defensive collapse is too significant to ignore. Utah is the better scoring team, stronger defensively, and better structured in all three zones. Even though the Mammoth are on a losing streak of their own, their play has been far more competitive and sustainable than Seattle’s.
The Kraken’s PK is a major concern, and without scoring depth, they struggle to keep pace once they fall behind.
I’m backing Utah at home — they have the cleaner matchup and should control play.
- Best Bet: Utah Mammoth ML
- Secondary Lean: Under 6
- Prop Lean: Clayton Keller Anytime Point
Final Score Prediction
Utah Mammoth 4, Seattle Kraken 2
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