| MATCHUP | Colorado Avalanche | Seattle Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 43-11-9 | 29-25-9 |
| Spread | -1.5 114 | +1.5 -135 |
| Moneyline | -205 | +170 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115) |
| Where | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA | |
| When | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Seattle Kraken Preview
The Kraken have 67 points this season with a 29-25-9 record, and are 41-22 ATS and 24-32 in over/under. They have a 16-12-5 home record and a 13-13-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-2 home loss to the Predators, and their previous three games were a 7-4 home loss to the Senators, a 3-2 home loss to the Blues, and a 2-1 home win over the Hurricanes.
Offensively, the Kraken are averaging 2.83 goals per game and are scoring 21.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 72.8% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken with 44 points and 22 goals, while Vince Dunn leads the team in assists with 29. Joey Daccord is the starting goalie for the Kraken, and he has a 18-15-5 record, with 2.86 GAA and .903 SV%. Philipp Grubauer is the backup goalie and he has a 11-8-3 record, with 2.53 GAA and .913 SV%.
Colorado Avalanche Preview
The Avalanche have 95 points this season with a 43-11-9 record, and are 33-30 ATS and 28-33 in over/under. They have a 23-5-4 home record and a 20-6-5 road record and are sitting 1st in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home loss to the Oilers, and their previous three games were a 3-2 home shootout win over the Wild, a 5-4 road shootout win over the Stars, and a 5-1 road win over the Ducks.
Offensively, the Avalanche are averaging 3.78 goals per game and are scoring 16.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.44 goals per game and are killing 82.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 104 points and 43 goals, adding a team-high 61 assists. Scott Wedgewood is the starting goalie for the Avalanche, and he has a 24-4-5 record, with 2.19 GAA and .916 SV%. Mackenzie Blackwood is the backup goalie and he has a 18-7-1 record, with 2.42 GAA and .908 SV%.
Colorado Avalanche @ Seattle Kraken Betting Trends: March 12, 2026
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won five of their last seven games as home underdogs.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last six Thursday home games.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games.
- The Kraken have won the second period in each of their last six games as home underdogs when tied after the first period.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won each of their last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last nine games as underdogs against Central Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Avalanche’s last eight Thursday games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Kraken’s last five games against the Avalanche following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last 13 games between the Avalanche and Kraken.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last eight road games against the Kraken.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Beniers has scored a goal in six of the Kraken’s last seven games as home underdogs.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in five of his last six home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Martin Necas has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche’s last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche’s last seven games against the Kraken.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.78%).
- The Seattle Kraken have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (23).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (3.78).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank 1st in the league for goals against per game this season (2.44).
Avalanche vs Kraken Prediction
The Avalanche won their previous meeting against the Kraken this season by 5-3 on the road and have won their last five head-to-head matches.
In this Avalanche vs Kraken Prediction, the Avalanche are coming as -199 road favorites. The Avalanche have been the best team in hockey this season and have been in excellent form lately, with a 7-2 record in their last 9 games. On the flip side, the Kraken have three consecutive losses, all of them at home and have conceded 11 total goals in their last two, so they don’t stand a chance against the best team in the league. Take the Avalanche for an easy road win by more than 2 goals.