Florida Panthers vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Predictions for Sunday March 15 2026
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The Florida Panthers travel across the country to face the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET with television coverage on ESPN+. The latest betting odds list the Florida Panthers as -130 favorites on the moneyline while the Seattle Kraken are +110 underdogs. The total for this matchup is set at 6.5 goals with the puck line listing Florida Panthers -1.5 (+180) and Seattle Kraken +1.5 (-218). Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily betting predictions and insights.
Panthers Looking to Continue Winning Stretch
The Florida Panthers enter this matchup with a 33-29-3 overall record and a 15-15-0 record on the road this season. Florida has been playing strong hockey recently and comes into this contest riding a three-game winning streak. The Panthers recently won over the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime, recently won over the Detroit Red Wings 4-3, and recently won over the Detroit Red Wings 3-1. Prior to that run, Florida recently lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 and recently lost to the New Jersey Devils 5-1.
Offensively, the Panthers are averaging 2.97 goals per game this season while allowing 3.28 goals per contest. Florida generates 28.8 shots per game and allows 26.4 shots against per game, showing that they often control puck possession during their games. The Panthers have also scored 47 power play goals this season with a power play success rate of 20.2%.
One of Florida’s biggest statistical strengths has been their defensive discipline on special teams. The Panthers maintain an 82.4% penalty kill percentage and have allowed just 39 power play goals against this season. Combined with their ability to generate six short-handed goals, Florida has demonstrated the ability to impact games even when playing down a skater.
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Kraken Trying to Bounce Back at Home
The Seattle Kraken enter this contest with a 29-26-9 overall record and a 16-13-5 record at home this season. Seattle has struggled recently and will be looking to bounce back after recently losing to the Colorado Avalanche 5-1. In their other recent games, the Kraken recently lost to the Nashville Predators 4-2, recently lost to the Ottawa Senators 7-4, recently lost to the St. Louis Blues 3-2, and recently won over the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1.
Seattle has averaged 2.80 goals per game this season while allowing 2.98 goals per contest. The Kraken generate 25.5 shots per game while allowing 29.4 shots against per game. Their power play unit has produced 39 goals with a 21.1% success rate.
One area where Seattle has struggled this season is their penalty kill. The Kraken have a penalty kill percentage of 72.7% and have allowed 47 power play goals against. If Seattle gives Florida too many power play opportunities in this matchup, it could become a significant disadvantage as the game progresses.
Florida Panthers vs Seattle Kraken Pick
Panthers vs Kraken Pick
- Pick: Florida Panthers Moneyline (-130)
Florida enters this matchup in much better recent form and has been playing well on both ends of the ice. The Panthers are generating strong offensive pressure and have been able to control games through puck possession and disciplined special teams play. Seattle has struggled during their recent stretch, losing four of their last five games, and their penalty kill issues could become a problem against Florida’s power play. With the Panthers currently playing the better hockey, backing Florida on the moneyline looks like the best option.
Panthers vs Kraken Total Pick
- Pick: Over 6.5
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have shown the ability to generate scoring chances while also allowing opportunities defensively. Florida allows over three goals per game while Seattle allows nearly three per contest, which suggests that both offenses should find chances throughout the game. With the Kraken’s recent defensive struggles and Florida’s improving offense, this matchup could easily climb past the posted total.
Final Score Prediction: Florida Panthers 4, Seattle Kraken 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Monday.
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