| MATCHUP | Seattle Kraken | Columbus Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 31-28-9 | 36-21-11 |
| Spread | +1.5 -170 | -1.5 142 |
| Moneyline | +142 | -170 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (105) | Under 6.5 (-125) |
| Where | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH | |
| When | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
The Blue Jackets have 83 points this season with a 36-21-11 record, and are 36-32 ATS and 32-32 in over/under. They have a 19-8-7 home record and a 17-13-4 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 6-3 home win over the Rangers, and their previous three games were a 5-1 home win over the Hurricanes, a 2-1 road shootout win over the Flyers, and a 2-1 road overtime loss to the Panthers.
Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.19 goals per game and are scoring 20.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.10 goals per game and are killing 77.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 72 points and 20 goals, adding a team-high 52 assists. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 23-12-8 record, with 2.61 GAA and .909 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 13-9-3 record, with 3.40 GAA and .885 SV%.
Seattle Kraken Preview
The Kraken have 71 points this season with a 31-28-9 record, and are 43-25 ATS and 27-34 in over/under. They have a 17-14-5 home record and a 14-14-4 road record and are sitting 5th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-1 road loss to the Predators, and their previous three games were a 6-2 road loss to the Lightning, a 6-2 home win over the Panthers, and a 5-2 road win over the Canucks.
Offensively, the Kraken are averaging 2.84 goals per game and are scoring 20.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.00 goals per game and are killing 73.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken with 49 points and 22 goals, while Vince Dunn leads the team in assists with 30. Joey Daccord is the starting goalie for the Kraken, and he has a 19-17-5 record, with 2.87 GAA and .903 SV%. Philipp Grubauer is the backup goalie and he has a 12-9-3 record, with 2.62 GAA and .909 SV%.
Seattle Kraken @ Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends: March 21, 2026
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Blue Jackets have won seven of their last eight home games following a win.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last four road games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games following a home win.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last six games as road underdogs.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last nine night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games as favorites.
- In each of the Kraken’s last seven games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Ten of the Kraken’s last 12 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents 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.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games following a home win.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Zach Werenski has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Boone Jenner has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances with the Blue Jackets as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Isac Lundestrom has recorded 18 career hits against the Kraken – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jared McCann has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Jared McCann has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 75.0% against the Blue Jackets (min. 5 faceoffs) – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 4th in the league for shots per game this season (30.0).
- The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T4th in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (3).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.37%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 30th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.71).
Kraken vs Blue Jackets Prediction
The Blue Jackets have won their previous meeting against the Kraken this season by 2-1 on the road in a shootout but the Kraken are 5-1 in their 6 meetings before that.
In this Kraken vs Blue Jackets Prediction, the Blue Jackets are coming as -170 home favorites. I like the Blue Jackets in this one, as they have been in better form, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games, while the Kraken are just 2-6 in their last 8 games. The Kraken have also managed to score just three total goals in their last two games, while the Blue Jackets have scored 11 in their last two and I expect them to take care of business at home today.