| MATCHUP | Nashville Predators | Seattle Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 18-17-4 | 16-14-7 |
| Spread | -1.5 215 | +1.5 -265 |
| Moneyline | -115 | -105 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-115) | Under 5.5 (-105) |
| Where | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA | |
| When | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators beat the Mammoth and Golden Knights, and they play the Flames next. The Predators have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.85 goals per game and are scoring 19.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with 18 goals, Ryan O’Reilly has 23 assists and Filip Forsberg has 120 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.31 goals per game and are killing 81.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 85 goals on 831 shots faced, and Justus Annunen has given up 31 goals on 232 shots.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken beat the Flyers, lost to the Canucks, and they play the Canucks next. The Kraken have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.57 goals per game and are scoring on 20.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Jordan Eberle leads Seattle with 14 goals, Eeli Tolvanen has 18 assists, and Vince Dunn has 84 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 2.89 goals per game and are killing 71.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joey Daccord has allowed 64 goals on 658 shots faced, while Philipp Grubauer has given up 26 goals on 313 shots.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Kraken have won four of their last five games against the Predators at Climate Pledge Arena.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games at Climate Pledge Arena.
- The Predators have lost the first period in six of their last seven games following a road win.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Kraken have lost each of their last three games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Predators have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Predators’ last eight games.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The road team has won the third period in three of the last four games between the Predators and Kraken.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Kraken’s last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Predators’ last 12 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last seven road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last seven night games following a shootout loss.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Chandler Stephenson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five home appearances against the Predators.
- Jordan Eberle has scored at least one goal in four of the Kraken’s last five games against Central Division opponents at Climate Pledge Arena.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in five of the Predators’ last six games.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded an assist in five of the Predators’ last six games as road underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (15).
- The Seattle Kraken held the NHL’s equal-worst record in games that have gone to shootout this season (0-4).
- The Nashville Predators rank 30th in the league for Period 1 goals allowed per game this season (1.08).
- The Nashville Predators rank T28th in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.23).
Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken Prediction
The Predators are playing their best hockey of the season, and we’ve cashed on them a few times during this stretch. However, at some point the Predators will come back to earth, and it could happen with them on the end of a back to back. The Kraken are at home with the rest advantage, and they’ve earned points in 5 straight games. The defensive effort for the Kraken has improved greatly. Pick ’em spot, give me the Kraken at home with more time to prepare.