Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 19 2026
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The Seattle Kraken travel to face the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, with puck drop set for 8:00 PM on ESPN+. Nashville enters as a -135 favorite while Seattle is +114, and the total is set at 5.5 goals. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more expert analysis and daily plays.
Kraken Looking to Stabilize on the Road
Seattle comes into this matchup with a 31-27-9 record, including a 14-13-4 mark on the road. Their recent form has been inconsistent, recently winning over Florida and Vancouver while recently losing to Tampa Bay, Colorado, and Nashville.
The Kraken are averaging 2.87 goals per game while allowing 3.00 goals against. They generate 25.5 shots per game but allow 29.3, which highlights some defensive pressure issues. Their power play has produced 41 goals at a 21.0% rate.
A key concern for Seattle is their penalty kill, which sits at 73.5%, along with allowing 48 power play goals. This vulnerability on special teams could be a major factor, especially against a capable Nashville power play.
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Predators Hoping to Defend Home Ice
Nashville enters with a 30-28-9 record and a 17-13-3 home record. They have been up and down recently, recently winning over Winnipeg and Seattle while recently losing to Edmonton, Vancouver, and Buffalo.
The Predators average 2.91 goals per game while allowing 3.39 goals against, showing some defensive struggles. They generate 28.2 shots per game and allow 29.4, indicating games tend to be wide open. Their power play has scored 44 goals at a 22.6% success rate.
One strength for Nashville is their penalty kill at 80.5%, which is significantly stronger than Seattle’s. Combined with their ability to create chances at home, the Predators could find an edge in special teams play.
Kraken vs Predators Pick
Kraken vs Predators Pick
- Nashville Predators Moneyline (-135)
Nashville has the edge at home and a clear advantage in special teams, particularly on the penalty kill. Seattle’s defensive issues and struggles on the penalty kill make them vulnerable, especially on the road. With Nashville already beating Seattle recently, they are in a good position to take control again here.
Kraken vs Predators Total Pick
- Over 5.5
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have shown defensive inconsistencies, especially Nashville allowing over three goals per game. With Seattle also giving up plenty of chances and struggling on the penalty kill, this game sets up well for multiple scoring opportunities.
Final Score Prediction: Predators 4, Kraken 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Wednesday.
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