Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators Prediction 1/1/26 NHL Picks Today

The Nashville Predators and the Seattle Kraken meet Thursday in NHL action from the Climate Pledge Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nashville Predators vs. Seattle Kraken prediction.

Nashville Predators Recap

The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to add on to their 4-2 win over Vegas last time out to sit at 18-17-4 this season. After this game, Nashville will head on the road for a game against the Calgary Flames.

Predators Win 5 Of Last 6

Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators in scoring with 34 points along with 11 goals and 23 assists while Filip Forsberg has 31 points with 16 goals and 15 assists. Erik Haula has 21 points with 5 goals and 16 assists and Luke Evangelista has 29 points with a team-high 23 assists as well this season. Michael Bunting has 20 points with 10 goals and 10 assists and Steven Stamkos has 26 points with a team-high 18 goals this season. Juuse Saros has gone 15-12-3 with a 2.93 GAA and an .898 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 3-5-1 with a 3.29 GAA and an .878 save percentage so far this season.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Kraken have lost each of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have won four of the Kraken’s last five games.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Michael Bunting has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Predators’ last eight night games.
• Steven Stamkos ranks 1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (7) this season.

Seattle Kraken Recap

The Seattle Kraken come into this game looking to bounce back from a 3-2 shootout loss at the hands of Vancouver last time out to sit at 16-14-7 this season. After this game, Seattle will head on the road for a rematch against the Vancouver Canucks. 

Kraken Have Four-Game Win Streak Snapped

Eeli Tolvanen has 25 points with a team-high 18 assists along with 7 goals while Jordan Eberle has 25 points with a team-high 14 goals and 11 assists. Chandler Stephenson has 24 points with 10 goals and 14 assists and Matty Beniers has 21 points with 17 assists. Vince Dunn’s added 20 points with 5 goals and 15 assists and Brandon Montour has 16 points with 6 goals and 10 assists. Joey Daccord has gone 10-9-5 with a 2.77 GAA and a .904 save percentage while Philipp Grubauer is 6-3-1 with a 2.44 GAA and a .917 save percentage this season. Matt Murray is also 0-2-1 with a 2.21 GAA and a .922 save percentage this season.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Predators have lost each of their last seven road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Kraken have won four of their last five home games against the Predators.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last five games.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games following a road win.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Jordan Eberle has scored at least one goal in four of the Kraken’s last five home games against Central Division opponents.
• Chandler Stephenson has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances against the Predators.
• Adam Larsson has scored five career goals against the Predators – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Kraken’s last eight games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Predators’ last nine Thursday games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total goals line.

Nashville Predators vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction

I’m on the Predators here. I just think that Nashville is the team in better form in this game, and while the Predators haven’t been the easiest team to back on the road over the last year and a half, I definitely think they can be good enough here to bag the win on the road. Give me Nashville at the great price.