Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/19

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The Seattle Kraken will visit the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The game will start at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Kraken come into this game with a record of 31-27-9, while the Predators hold a record of 30-28-9.

Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the Western Conference. The Kraken are ranked 8th in the conference and 4th in the Western Pacific Division. Meanwhile, the Predators are ranked 11th in the conference and 5th in the Western Central Division. With the regular season winding down, each game becomes important for playoff positioning.

Kraken vs Predators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Nashville Predators
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena
  • Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Seattle Kraken Puck Line: +1.5 (-231)
    • Nashville Predators Puck Line: -1.5 (+184)
    • Seattle Kraken MoneyLine: +112
    • Nashville Predators MoneyLine: -131
    • Over/Under: 6.0
    • Over Odds: -107
    • Under Odds: -114

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a solid win against the Florida Panthers with a 6-2 score. However, they faced a tough loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning, ending with a 6-2 score in favor of the Lightning.

In terms of individual performances, Bobby McMann stands out with his contribution of 23 goals and 15 assists this season. Jordan Eberle also plays a key role, tallying 22 goals and 27 assists. Matty Beniers adds to the lineup with 18 goals and 26 assists.

Philipp Grubauer is the primary goaltender for the Kraken. He has faced challenges, with 66 goals against in his 27 games. Joey Daccord has also been active, recording 19 wins in 40 games played.

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators recently had a win against the Winnipeg Jets. They won 4-3 with 23 shots on goal. Filip Forsberg and Matthew Wood scored in that game.

In a previous game, the Predators lost to the Edmonton Oilers 3-1. Fedor Svechkov scored the only goal for Nashville. The team had 27 shots on goal in that game.

Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for Nashville. He has played 51 games this season. Saros made 1300 saves with 154 goals against.

BTB Betting Pick

The Nashville Predators are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken. The Predators have a moneyline of -131, while the Kraken’s moneyline is +112. With the Predators ranked higher in goals and shots on goal, they are projected to win with a score of 4-3.

The total for this game is set at 6.0 goals. The Kraken and Predators have both shown strong offensive capabilities this season. Given the stats, the projected total score is 7 goals. Therefore, taking the over at 6.0 (-107) is recommended.