The Seattle Kraken and the Nashville Predators meet Thursday in NHL action from the Bridgestone Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Seattle Kraken vs. Nashville Predators prediction.
Seattle Kraken Recap
The Seattle Kraken come into this game looking to bounce back from their 6-2 loss at the hands of Tampa Bay last time out to sit at 31-27-9 this season. After this game, Seattle will head on the road again for a game against Columbus.
Kraken Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken in scoring with 49 points including a team-high 22 goals and 27 assists while Matty Beniers has 44 points with 18 goals and 26 assists. Chandler Stephenson has 40 points with 14 goals and 26 assists and Eeli Tolvanen has 34 points with 12 goals and 22 assists. Vince Dunn also has 40 points with 10 goals and 30 assists as well this season. Joey Daccord has gone 19-16-5 with a 2.89 GAA and a .902 save percentage while Philipp Grubauer is 12-9-3 with a 2.62 GAA and a .909 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 eight of their last nine night games following a road win.
- The Kraken have won three of their last five games as underdogs against the Predators.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 night games following a road win.
- The road team has covered the puck line in six of the Kraken’s last seven games.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Bobby McMann has scored at least one goal in each of the Kraken’s last three games.
- Jaden Schwartz has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against the Predators.
- Matthew Beniers has scored three goals against the Predators this season – most against any opponent.
Nashville Predators Recap
The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to add on to their 4-3 shootout win to sit at 30-28-9 this season. After this game, Nashville will take on the Vegas Golden Knights at home.
Predators Snap Two-Game Slide
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators in scoring with 61 points along with 22 goals and 39 assists while Filip Forsberg has 55 points with 29 goals and 26 assists. Erik Haula has 32 points with 11 goals and 21 assists and Luke Evangelista has 48 points with 39 assists as well this season. Michael Bunting has 31 points with 13 goals and 18 assists and Steven Stamkos has 51 points with a team-high 31 goals this season. Juuse Saros has gone 24-19-7 with a 3.14 GAA and an .894 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 6-9-2 with a 3.10 GAA and an .890 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Kraken have lost each of their last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have won five of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in six of their last seven home games after coming off a shootout.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored the last goal in three of the Predators’ last four games as favorites.
- Filip Forsberg has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last five home games.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last seven home games.
- Steven Stamkos ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (9) this season.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Predators’ last seven night games at Bridgestone Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Kraken’s last five road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
Seattle Kraken vs. Nashville Predators Prediction
I’m on the Kraken here. Two teams that are struggling right now, but the Predators just aren’t a team I’m interested in laying juice with right now. This line should be closer to a coin flip, so I’ll side with the Kraken and the plus money here.