Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/18/25
Planning on watching today’s Kraken and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Kraken are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.
SEATTLE KRAKEN VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5
This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, March 18th.
WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:
- Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blackhawks to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
- We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+133)
- The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Can the Kraken Lock in a Road Win?
Seattle’s 2-0 loss to the Bruins dropped their record to 29-35-5. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6 goals, but the combined 2 goals fell well short of that mark.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken unable to find the net. Seattle managed 23 shots on goal, but couldn’t convert any of them, while the Bruins had 33 shots. Joey Daccord made 31 saves for the Kraken, giving him a save percentage of 93.9% for the game.
Seattle’s offense struggled in their 2-0 loss to Boston, failing to score despite taking 23 shots on goal. The Kraken were shut out for the second time in three games and recorded 19 giveaways.
Seattle was blanked in all three periods, including the first, where they allowed both of Boston’s goals. The Kraken’s scoreless performance marked the 5th time this season they’ve been shut out.
Defensively, the Kraken gave up both of their goals in the first period, including one just 3:23 into the game and another at the 10:03 mark. The second goal came on a power play for the Bruins. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while Seattle’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Can the Blackhawks Please their Home Crowd?
Chicago picked up a 4-2 win over the Ducks, moving to 20-38-9 on the season. The Blackhawks, as underdogs on the puck line, covered the +1.5 goal spread. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 6, staying just under.
All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period. The Blackhawks built a 4-0 lead before the Ducks got on the board, with Anaheim’s second goal coming with just 4 seconds left in the game.
Chicago’s offense fired 29 shots on goal, resulting in four different players finding the net in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Isaak Phillips scored his first. Teuvo Teravainen added his 4th goal, and Seth Jones scored his 2nd.
Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to nine. Taylor Hall picked up two assists, now with four on the season. The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, added a power play goal in the 2nd, and capped their scoring with a goal at 17:43 in the 3rd.
Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to carry over their performance from their last game, where they allowed just two goals to Anaheim. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves, finishing with a 95% save percentage. The defense also added 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both of the Ducks’ goals came in the 3rd period, with the second coming at the 19:56 mark.