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Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators Prediction 3/6/25 NHL Picks
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Nashville Predators (22-32-7) vs Seattle Kraken (26-32-4)
March 6, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -142 / Seattle Kraken +120 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Kraken vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 6 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken (26-32-4, 30-32 ATS) are not playing well right now after losing six of the previous nine games. The Kraken returned home from a four-game road trip on which they beat the Flames and Panthers and lost to the Lightning and Blues. Back at home, the Kraken defeated teh Canucks and lost to the Wild. Seattle is 7th in the Pacific Division Standings with 56 points, 13 more than the last-placed San Jose and 24 behind the leaders Golden Knights.
The Kraken score 2.94 goals per game on average (16th), while they concede 3.21 GPG (24th). This season, Jared McCann leads the team with 44 points (15 G and 29 A). Chandler Stephenson has 41 points (10 G and 31 A), while Jaden Schwartz chips in with 38 points (19 G and 19 A).
Joey Daccord (21-16-3) is expected to start for the Kraken at the goal on Thursday against the Predators. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.60 goals per game this year with a .912 SV% and one shutout.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators (22-32-7, 25-36 ATS) are even in a worse form than the Kraken at the moment. The Predators lost ten of the last 14 games, but they improved a bit of late after winning four of the previous eight. Nashville is home from a three-game road trip on which it suffered losses to the Islanders and Rangers but managed to upset the Bruins with a 6-3 victory. The Preds are 7th in the Central Division Standings with five points ahead of the bottom-placed Blackhawks and even 37 behind the leaders Jets.
The Predators average 2.59 goals per game this year (32nd), while they allow 3.34 GPG (28th). Filip Forsberg leads the team with 55 points (22 G and 33 A). Jonathan Marchessault contributes 46 points (19 G and 27 A), while Ryan O’Reilly has 39 points (16 G and 23 A).
Juuse Saros (14-25-6) will likely take his place in the cage for the Predators on Thursday against the Kraken. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.96 goals per game this year with a .898 SV% and four shutouts.Â
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Predators’ last four night games at Bridgestone Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Kraken’s last six road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Predators’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 12 of the Kraken’s last 14 games following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 30th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.82).
- The Nashville Predators rank T29th in the league in short-handed goals this season (1).
- The Seattle Kraken rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (3).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 29th in the league in penalty minutes this season (388).
Kraken vs Predators Prediction
Picking a winner of this game is a quite challenging task. The Kraken won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including two this season where Seattle scored ten and conceded just three goals. The Predators will be encouraged after a massive 6-3 road victory over Boston, and I am sure they will look to score as many goals in this one as well. The Kraken allowed 11 goals in their last two road games, so Nashville can hope for at least three or four here. I know the Preds have the worst offense in the NHL, but they are facing a weak defense, so I am going with Over.
