Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/26

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The Seattle Kraken will visit the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game will start at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Kraken have a record of 31-30-10 this season, while the Lightning stand at 44-21-5.

Seattle is led by head coach Lane Lambert and plays in the Western Pacific Division. Tampa Bay, guided by head coach Jon Cooper, competes in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Lightning have been strong at home this season, which could present a challenge for the Kraken.

Kraken vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (-112), Seattle Kraken +1.5 (-111)

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have faced a rough patch in their recent games. They have lost their last four games, with the most recent being a close 4-5 loss against the Florida Panthers. Despite scoring 4 goals, they couldn’t capitalize on power plays in that game.

Seattle’s top players have been contributing, but the team struggles to secure wins. Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers are among the leading skaters, with Eberle recording 23 goals and 28 assists this season. Vince Dunn also plays a crucial role in defense with 69 blocks.

Goaltending has seen its challenges, as Philipp Grubauer has not played a minute in the recent losses. Joey Daccord, with 1082 saves, has been the main goalie for the Kraken this season. The team needs stronger defensive support to turn their performance around.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have shown strong performances recently. In their last home game, they secured a 6-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. Their power play was effective, scoring three goals with the advantage.

Defense has also been solid for the Lightning. In a recent away game, they blocked 13 shots against the Edmonton Oilers. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves in that game, allowing only two goals.

Offensively, Nikita Kucherov stands out with 120 points this season. He has been a key player in recent victories, contributing goals and assists. Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel are also important contributors, each with significant points.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken. The Lightning’s moneyline is -297, indicating strong confidence in their victory. With Seattle as the underdog at +244, the projected score is Tampa Bay 4, Seattle 2. Given the Lightning’s higher-ranked offensive stats, they are the recommended pick to win.

The total for this game is set at 6.0. The over is priced at -120, and the under is at -102. The projected score of 4-2 suggests a total of 6 goals, aligning with the line. With both teams having strong offenses, betting on the over is the recommended choice.