Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/21

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The Seattle Kraken will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. The game is set for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. This is part of the NHL Regular Season.

The Kraken have a record of 31-28-9 and are in the Western Pacific Division. They are led by head coach Lane Lambert. The Blue Jackets, with a record of 36-21-11, play in the Eastern Metropolitan Division and are coached by Rick Bowness.

Kraken vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken MoneyLine +144, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -169

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have had a mixed set of recent games. In their last outing against the Nashville Predators, they lost 3-1. They managed 26 shots on goal but only scored once.

Earlier, the Kraken faced the Tampa Bay Lightning at home. They struggled in that game, losing 6-2. They had only 18 shots on goal and did not score any power-play goals.

One bright spot was their win against the Florida Panthers. They won 6-2 with one power-play goal. Kaapo Kakko had a good game with one goal and two assists.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been on a roll lately. In their last three home games, they have secured victories against the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes. They scored six goals against the Rangers and five against the Hurricanes, showing strong offensive performance.

Adam Fantilli has been a key player for the Blue Jackets. He scored two goals against the Rangers and added another in the game against the Panthers. Zach Werenski also stands out with three assists in the Rangers game and solid contributions throughout the season.

Elvis Merzlikins has been a crucial part of the team in goal. Although he did not register any saves in the recent games, his presence is vital for the team. The Blue Jackets have shown solid defensive work with high block counts, especially in the game against the Hurricanes with 23 blocks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored to win the game against the Seattle Kraken. The moneyline for Columbus is -169, while Seattle’s is +144. The Blue Jackets have shown stronger skater stats, ranking higher in goals and assists this season. With these factors, Columbus is the recommended pick to win straight up.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 6.5 goals. The projected score suggests a total of around 6 goals, with Columbus having a slight edge. Given the goaltending stats, which show both teams allowing fewer goals, the under 6.5 at -126 is the recommended choice.