Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for Thursday on 1/1

This article was published on Jan 1, 2026. Today’s picks NHL picks

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The Nashville Predators head to Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken. Nashville has a record of 18-17-4 this season. They are ranked 9th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Central Division. The team is led by head coach Andrew Brunette.

The Seattle Kraken stand at 16-15-7 for the season. They hold the 10th spot in the Western Conference and are 6th in the Pacific Division. Lane Lambert is the head coach for the Kraken. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 10:00 PM.

Predators vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken MoneyLine -115, Nashville Predators MoneyLine -105

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have been doing well recently. They have won four of their last five games. They scored at least four goals in three of these games, showing strong offensive play.

Juuse Saros is a key player for the Predators. He has been in goal for most of their games. He made 746 saves this season, contributing to 15 wins for his team.

Steven Stamkos is a player to watch. He has scored 18 goals this season. Along with his 8 assists, he provides a solid offensive threat.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have been performing well lately with some recent wins. They defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1, showing strong offense. Eeli Tolvanen played a key role with 2 goals and 1 assist in that game.

Another recent victory was against the Los Angeles Kings, where they won 3-2. Jordan Eberle scored a goal, contributing to the team’s success. The Kraken also showcased solid defense with 19 blocks.

Philipp Grubauer has been a reliable presence in the net for the Kraken. In the game against the Anaheim Ducks, he made 40 saves on 41 shots. This performance helped the Kraken secure a 3-1 win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Seattle Kraken are favored to win against the Nashville Predators with a moneyline of -115. The Predators have a moneyline of -105. Based on the teams’ performances, Seattle’s stronger ranking in goals against and shots on goal suggests they have a slight edge. The projected score is Seattle 3, Nashville 2. Thus, picking Seattle to win straight up is a reasonable choice.

The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 with the over at -118 and the under at -104. Both teams have shown defensive strength, with Seattle ranked 3rd in goals against. This suggests a lower-scoring game. The projected total is 5 goals. Therefore, taking the under 5.5 is recommended.