Seattle Kraken vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/26

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The Seattle Kraken will visit the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center for an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM and will air on ESPN+. Seattle holds a record of 27-21-9, while St. Louis has a record of 20-28-9.

Seattle is coached by Lane Lambert and plays in the Western Pacific Division. The Kraken are ranked 8th in the conference and 4th in their division. St. Louis, coached by Jim Montgomery, belongs to the Western Central Division and is ranked 15th in the conference and 8th in the division.

Kraken vs Blues Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Venue: Enterprise Center
  • Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken +1.5 (-232), St. Louis Blues -1.5 (+183), Seattle Kraken +112, St. Louis Blues -132, Over 5.5 (-121), Under 5.5 (-102)

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken had a mixed performance in their recent games. They had a 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings, showing strong offensive play with two power-play goals. However, they faced a tough 1-4 loss against the Dallas Stars, managing only one goal.

Seattle’s key players include Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers. Eberle has 20 goals and 18 assists in 55 games, while Beniers has 14 goals and 23 assists in 57 games. These players will be crucial in driving the team’s offensive efforts.

In the goaltending department, Joey Daccord and Philipp Grubauer have been the main goalies. Daccord has played 34 games with 16 wins, while Grubauer has 11 wins in 22 games. The goaltending duo will need to be on top of their game to support the team’s defense.

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues recently played against the Dallas Stars and lost by one with a score of 5-4. The team managed 18 shots on goal. They scored one power play goal and delivered 28 hits in the game.

In their game against the Nashville Predators, the Blues lost by one, with the final score being 6-5. They had 34 shots on goal and scored one power play goal. Hits were lower in this game, with the team recording 16.

The Blues secured a win against the Florida Panthers with a score of 5-4. They had 31 shots on goal and scored one power play goal. In this game, the Blues had 26 hits and 17 blocks, showing strong defensive play.

BTB Betting Pick

The St. Louis Blues are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -132. The Blues have shown strong performance, ranking 7th in goals against, which suggests solid defense. With the Kraken as the underdog at +112, the recommendation is to pick the Blues to win this game. The projected score is St. Louis Blues 3, Seattle Kraken 2.

The total for this game is set at 5.5 goals. The combined defensive stats for both teams suggest a lower-scoring game. The Blues have a strong defense, and the Kraken’s goaltending has been less effective, ranked 26th in goals against. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the under 5.5 at odds of -102.