Predators vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - March 19

The Nashville Predators (30-28-9) and Seattle Kraken (31-27-9) play at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, March 19 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Predators took down the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in a shootout in their most recent outing, while the Kraken are coming off a 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we project to win Thursday's game.

Over the past 10 games, the Kraken have recorded a 4-6-0 record after totaling 30 total goals (four power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 13.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 33 goals in those games.

Predators vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Predators 4, Kraken 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Predators (-136)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators are 8-9-17 in overtime matchups as part of a 30-28-9 overall record.
• Nashville is 13-5-8 (34 points) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Predators recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
• Nashville has finished 5-13-6 in the 24 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 16 points).
• The Predators have scored at least three goals in 33 games (24-6-3, 51 points).
• In the 30 games when Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 14-13-3 to register 31 points.
• In the 25 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 11-11-3 (25 points).
• The Predators have been outshot by opponents 40 times, and went 17-17-6 (40 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken (31-27-9 overall) have posted a record of 6-9-15 in games that have gone to OT this season.
• Seattle has earned 25 points (10-5-5) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Kraken scored just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
• Seattle has eight points (2-11-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Kraken have scored three or more goals 39 times, earning 61 points from those matchups (29-7-3).
• This season, Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 30 games and registered 37 points with a record of 15-8-7.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 6-11-2 (14 points).
• The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 43 games. The Kraken finished 23-15-5 in those matchups (51 points).

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Predators vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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