Kraken vs Panthers Prediction 3/24/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 24th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 31-29-9 this season after they lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Seattle cut the deficit from 3-0 to 3-2 in the second period, but they allowed a goal in the second and one more in the third in the loss. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 28-17, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Kakko and Dunn, while Daccord stopped 23 out of 27 shots, which was an .852 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Predators by a score of 3-1 and the Lightning by a score of 6-2. The Kraken have lost three games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 71 points. Seattle has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.03 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 73.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 22 goals and 27 assists, while Matty Beniers has added 18 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 19-18-5 with a 2.90 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season. 

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 34-32-3 this year after they lost to the Flames by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Florida only trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the last four minutes to seal the loss. The Panthers were out shot by a total of 36-25, won 44.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Greer, while Tarasov stopped 32 out of 36 shots, which was an .889 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Oilers by a score of 4-0, but lost to the Canucks by a score of 5-2 before that. The Panthers have lost three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the Atlantic standings with 71 points. Florida has scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.30 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 81.5% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 29 goals and 32 assists, while Sam Bennett has added 25 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 25-20-1 with a 3.00 goals against average and an .879 save percentage this year. 

Why the Florida Panthers will win

• The Panthers have won six of their last seven night games at Amerant Bank Arena following a road loss.
• The Kraken have lost four of their last five road games.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as underdogs.
• The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Panthers’ last six games.
• The Panthers have won the third period in seven of their last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Panthers have lost each of their last eight Tuesday games as favorites.
• The underdogs have won nine of the Panthers’ last 11 games at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites.
• The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against the Panthers.
• The Panthers have lost the third period in 10 of their last 12 games as favorites.

Total Goals Facts

• Twelve of the Kraken’s last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five games between the Kraken and Panthers have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last eight games following a road loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 10 home games against Pacific Division opponents.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Matthew Tkachuk has scored a goal in each of the Panthers’ last three games as home favorites.
• Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances at Amerant Bank Arena.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Jordan Eberle has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Kraken vs Panthers Prediction

Seattle comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in three straight. The Kraken are 14-15-4 on the road this year, while the Panthers are 18-14-3 at home. Florida has dropped three of their last four games and they have allowed at least four goals in all three of those losses. Both sides are dealing with injuries to key players, but I am going to take Seattle and the plus money, as I think this game is a coin flip.

David Racey's Pick: Kraken ML