Panthers vs Kraken Prediction 10/17/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 17th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 4-2-2 this year after they defeated the Canucks by a score of 3-2 in overtime in their last game. Florida trailed 2-0 in the third period, but they tied the game with 13 seconds left in regulation and won in OT. The Panthers out shot Vancouver by a total of 39-17, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Florida was led by Brady Tkachuk, who had three goals, while Akira Schmid stopped 15 out of 17 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, Florida defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 7-3, but lost to the Sabres by a score of 5-3 before that. The Panthers have scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 17.5% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Matthew Tkachuk has led the team with three goals and eight assists, while Akira Schmid is 2-1-1 with a 3.25 goals against average and an .876 save percentage this year. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 5-2-1 this season after they lost to the Lightning by a score of 4-3 in overtime. Seattle trailed 2-1 and 3-2, but they tied the game with about four minutes left, before losing in OT. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 35-27, won 58.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle was led by Jared McCann, who had one goal, while Philipp Grubauer stopped 31 out of 35 shots, which was an .886 save percentage in the game. 

Prior to that loss, Seattle defeated the Flyers by a score of 3-2 and the Capitals by a score of 5-3. The Kraken have scored 3.88 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 24.0% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led the team with three goals and five assists, while Joey Daccord is 3-1-0 with a 2.74 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season. 

Why the Florida Panthers will win

• The Kraken have lost nine of their last 10 road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Panthers have won four of their last five home games following a win.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games following a home win.
• The Panthers have won the third period in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Panthers have lost each of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
• The underdogs have won five of the Panthers’ last six games at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last 11 games at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The underdogs have won the first period in each of the Panthers’ last six games at Amerant Bank Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Kraken’s last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Panthers’ last seven home games following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Saturday night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 12 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last eight games.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Brad Marchand has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Eetu Luostarinen has scored a goal in each of the Panthers’ last three games against the Kraken.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Chandler Stephenson has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last five road games.
• Bobby McMann has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances against the Panthers.

Panthers vs Kraken Prediction 

Florida comes into this contest on a two game winning streak, but they have been pretty low scoring to start this season. The Panthers are 1-1-0 at home this year, while the Kraken are 4-1-1 on the road. Seattle has won three of their last four games and they are scoring nearly four goals per game so far. The Kraken continue to impress me through eight games and I think they could get the win here. Take Seattle and the plus money in this one.