Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 4/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks and Seattle Kraken meet Saturday in NHL action at the Climate Pledge Arena. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs. Seattle Kraken Pick.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Oilers and Jets, and they play the Sharks next. The Blackhawks have lost 5 straight games.

The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.54 goals per game and are scoring 17.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Bertuzzi leads Chicago with 31 goals, Connor Bedard has 39 assists and Frank Nazar has 130 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.24 goals per game and are killing 83.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 138 goals on 1,495 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 86 goals on 719 shots.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken lost to the Oilers and Mammoth, and they play the Jets next. The Kraken has lost 3 straight games.

The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring on 20.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Jordan Eberle leads Seattle with 24 goals, Vince Dunn has 30 assists, and Matty Beniers has 141 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 72.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joey Daccord has allowed 127 goals on 1,232 shots faced, while Philipp Grubauer has given up 73 goals on 818 shots.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Kraken have won each of their last six games against the Blackhawks at Climate Pledge Arena.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last five games.
• The Kraken has covered the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games at Climate Pledge Arena.
• The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last five games as underdogs.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Kraken have lost each of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Kraken has failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four home games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in 26 of their last 34 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• In four of the Blackhawks’ last five games at Climate Pledge Arena, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blackhawks’ last four road games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Kraken’s last five games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Bobby McMann has scored a goal in four of his five previous appearances at Climate Pledge Arena.
• Jordan Eberle has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last four games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Vince Dunn has recorded three hits against the Blackhawks this season—most against any opponent.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded an assist in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games against the Kraken.
• Tyler Bertuzzi is one of only five players in the league to have recorded a power play point in six or more consecutive appearances this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Seattle Kraken rank 30th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.73).
• The Seattle Kraken ranks 29th in the league in penalty minutes this season (566).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 27th in the league in power play percentage this season (17.59%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.24).

Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction

The Kraken are in rough shape and not a team I’m excited to back in the big favorite role. However, the Blackhawks aren’t exactly lighting the world on fire and keep coming up short. The Kraken have still won 8 of the last 10 games against the Blackhawks. The Kraken are also still alive in the playoff race somewhat so there should still be motivation here. The Kraken can’t afford to blow this game. The price isn’t too ridiculous. I’ll lean Kraken, but given their current form, there are probably better options out there on a stacked NHL card.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Seattle Kraken