Seattle Kraken vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/25
Looking to win big? The Kraken and Panthers face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers are hosting the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken in a non-conference matchup.
SEATTLE KRAKEN VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5
This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 22nd.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:
- With the Panthers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Panthers.
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)
Can Seattle Grab a Win on the Road?
Seattle dropped to 24-29-4 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score reached only 2.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the first at 16:37 and the second at 10:03. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing 23 shots on goal and giving the puck away 19 times.
Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite taking 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, committing 19 during the game.
None of Seattle’s players found the net, and the team was unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities. The Kraken were shut out for the first time in three games.
Defensively, the Kraken gave up two early goals in the first period, one at 16:37 and another at 10:03. However, they shut out the Bruins for the remainder of the game. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while Seattle’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Can Florida Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Florida improved to 34-20-3 with a 4-2 road win against the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 6 fell just short of that mark.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up in the second period, but the Panthers pulled ahead again with a goal at 2:32 in the third, adding an empty-netter later to seal the win.
Carolina’s offense was led by A.J. Greer, who netted his first goal of the season on his only shot on goal. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal, scoring on an empty net and also picking up his 11th assist. The Panthers had 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play.
Four different players found the back of the net for the Panthers, with Evan Rodrigues kicking things off in the first period. Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third goal of the season. Carolina finished the game with 16 giveaways.
Florida’s defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut out the Stars in the first and third, leading to a 4-2 win. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers’ defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.