Florida Panthers vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/15

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The Florida Panthers will travel to Seattle to play the Kraken at the Climate Pledge Arena. The game is set for Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM and will air on ESPN+. The Panthers come in with a record of 33-29-3, aiming to improve their standing in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Seattle Kraken, with a record of 29-26-9, will host the game. They rank 10th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Pacific Division. Under head coach Lane Lambert, the Kraken look to secure a win on their home ice. The Panthers are led by head coach Paul Maurice, who seeks to steer his team to victory on the road.

Panthers vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Florida Panthers vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers MoneyLine -128, Seattle Kraken MoneyLine +108

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have performed well in recent games. They have secured wins against teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets and Detroit Red Wings. In these victories, the Panthers have shown strong offensive play with power play goals and solid defensive efforts.

Sergei Bobrovsky has been a key player for the Panthers as a goalie. He has made significant saves in recent games, such as 30 saves against the Blue Jackets. This strong goaltending helps keep the Panthers competitive in their games.

Sam Reinhart is another standout player for the Panthers. He has contributed with goals and assists, helping the team score points. Players like Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk also support the team with their scoring and assists, making the Panthers a strong team overall.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have had a challenging run in recent games. They lost their last four games, including a 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Their only win in the past five games was against the Carolina Hurricanes, where they edged out a 2-1 victory.

In their recent performances, the Kraken have been struggling to convert shots into goals. They managed 45 shots against the Nashville Predators but only scored twice. Power play goals have been rare, with only one in their last five games.

Seattle’s top players include Jordan Eberle and Chandler Stephenson. Eberle has 22 goals and 22 assists this season, while Stephenson has 14 goals and 26 assists. Philipp Grubauer has been the main goalie, but the team has not recorded any shutouts recently.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken. The Panthers’ MoneyLine is set at -128, while the Kraken’s is +108. Based on the skater and goaltending stats, the Panthers have a slight edge, making them a solid pick to win the game.

The total for this game is set at 6.0, with the over at -118 and the under at -107. Both teams have shown they can score, but their goaltending has been strong too. The projected score is close, suggesting the under 6.0 might be a good choice.