BEST BET: Looking For A Seventh Straight Winner From Tonight's First Period In Seattle

LAS VEGAS -- We made it six straight victories with Thursday night's winner on the Boston Bruins and Seattle Kraken going over in the first period.

A lot to choose from on a busy Saturday card, once again I'm playing the late-breaking information from Las Vegas, and once again I'm fired up about a game in Seattle.

It's the second time delving into a first-period total, as tonight's game between Tampa Bay and Seattle could see a fast start, so be prepared for what should be an exciting game.

Let's do a deep dive into this one:

WHY TAMPA BAY: The Lightning have won two their first three of a four-game road trip, and three of four overall. And in two of those three wins they've potted eight pucks in the net. In fact, they've scored eight goals in three of their last eight games, and are averaging nearly 5.0 goals per game during that stretch. A fast start will be needed from one of the most explosive offenses considering how well Seattle has been playing.

WHY SEATTLE: The Kraken's four-game homestand continues tonight, and they'll be skating with confidence after a 5-1 win over the Bruins on Thursday. The Kraken have now won four of their previous six. And knowing what they're capable of, I expect another fast start by Kraken, in front of a rowdy crowd on a Saturday night in Seattle.

All betting lines are from Bet365 and are subject to change. Hockey is a difficult sport to predict so please gamble responsibly.

THE PICK: Over 1.5 goals -125 -- According to BestOdds.com, the Lightning are tied for first in the league with an average of 1.3 goals per first period this season. And at EVAnalytics.com, we see the Kraken rank eighth during a span of the last five games with a 6.50% ROI. As we did the other night, we need two goals in the first period tonight, and with both teams playing inspired hockey of late, I don't see that being a problem.

(Season Record: 11-10-0, Net: +35$, based on 100$ units)