Seattle Kraken (27-33-4) vs. Washington Capitals (41-14-8)
March 9, 2025 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Capitals -265 / Seattle Kraken 215; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Capitals vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 9 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken (27-33-4, 31-33 ATS) are not playing particularly well in the last month or so. Since February, the Kraken recorded four wins and seven defeats; after losing to the Wild and Predators, they managed to avoid the third straight defeat with a 4-1 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Seattle is 7th in the Pacific Division Standings with 58 points, 15 more than the last-placed Sharks but 34 behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Kraken average 2.94 goals per game this year (16th), while they allow 3.24 GPG (24th). Jared McCann leads the team with 45 points (16 G and 29 A). Chandler Stephenson contributes 42 points (11 G and 31 A), while Jaden Schwartz has 39 points (19 G and 20 A).
Joey Daccord (21-17-3) will likely take his place in the cage for the Kraken on Sunday against the Capitals. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.64 goals per game this year with a .911 SV% and one shutout.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals (41-14-8, 37-26 ATS) successfully put a negative three-game losing skid behind them with three straight wins by defeating the Senators, Rangers, and Red Wings. Snapping that losing skid was very significant for the Caps, as it was their longest skid of the season. Washington is at the top of the Metropolitan Division Standings with 90 points, 12 ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes.
The Capitals score 3.60 goals per game on average (1st), while they concede 2.57 GPG (4th). This season, Dylan Strome leads the team with 62 points (18 G and 44 A). Aliaksei Protas has 54 points (25 G and 29 A), while Pierre-Luc Dubois also collected 54 points (16 G and 38 A).
Logan Thompson (27-4-5) is expected to start for the Capitals at the goal on Sunday against the Kraken. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.31 goals per game this year with a .917 SV% and two shutouts.
Why the Capitals will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost each of their last 11 games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Capitals have won 12 of their last 15 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight day games following a road win.
- The Capitals have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against the Kraken.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last seven road games when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kraken’s last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Capitals’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last eight games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last nine day games.
Capitals vs Kraken Prediction
Since the Kraken entered the NHL, the Capitals won four of seven H2Hs, including the last two. Washington secured a 3-0 win earlier this season in Seattle, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we get a similar scenario on Sunday. The Kraken will be playing their second game of a back-to-back set, and the Caps will be fresh and rested to tackle the visitors. The odds on Washington to win are not very attractive, so I am going with the Capitals to cover the puck line.
