Winnipeg Jets vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 3/16/25

Betting on today’s Jets and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jets are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Western conference matchup against Kraken. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.

WINNIPEG JETS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5

This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 9:00 ET on Sunday, March 16th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 3-2.
• We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+148)
• The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Jets Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

Winnipeg improved to 46-17-4 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. The Jets covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, the Jets responded with seven different players finding the net. Winnipeg took the lead for good with Alex Iafallo’s goal at 15:57 in the third period, making it 4-3.

Winnipeg’s offense was clicking in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, with 7 different players finding the net. After falling behind 2-0, Vladislav Namestnikov got things going with his 3rd goal of the season. Logan Stanley followed with his 1st goal of the year, and Mark Scheifele added his 8th. Alex Iafallo scored for the first time this season, while Dylan Samberg netted his 3rd. Nikolaj Ehlers picked up his 9th goal on an empty net, and Cole Perfetti closed out the scoring with his 4th, also on an empty net.

The Jets fired 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Cole Perfetti’s empty-netter, and Vladislav Namestnikov added his 7th assist on Nikolaj Ehlers’ goal. Winnipeg’s 4th goal came from Alex Iafallo on a power play, his first of the season.

Defensively, the Jets allowed the first two goals of the game and another at 3-3, but they held the Lightning to just one more goal, which came at 13:09 in the 3rd period. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves, finishing with a save percentage of 86.7%. The Jets’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Can the Kraken Hold Strong at Home?

Seattle fell to 29-34-4 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the game’s total of 6 goals fell well short of the combined 2 goals scored.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the first at 3:23 and the second at 9:57. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing 23 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but failed to find the back of the net. They also had 19 giveaways, contributing to their struggles in generating offense.

Seattle was shut out in all three periods, including a scoreless first period where they fell behind 2-0. The Kraken were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities.

On the defensive side, Seattle gave up both of Boston’s goals in the first period, one of which came on the power play. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage, while the Kraken’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.