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Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken March 6th 2025
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Predators? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Predators as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals.
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Seattle vs. Nashville Key Information
- Teams: Kraken at Predators
- Where: Bridgestone Arena Nashville
- Date: Thursday, March 6th
- Betting Odds NAS -136 | SEA +116 O/U 5.5
The Kraken Can Win If…
Seattle dropped to 26-32-4 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the game’s 2 goals fell well short of that mark.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal and failing to score.
Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net, and they were held scoreless in each period.
Seattle struggled with giveaways, recording 19 in the game. None of their players scored, and they finished with zero assists.
Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Kraken’s defense allowed two early goals, both in the first period. The first came at 16:37, just 3:23 into the game, and the second at 10:03 on a power play. Seattle’s defense finished with 18 hits and 4 takeaways.
- Seattle has put together a record of 1-2 in their last three games (regular season). In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 1-2 and an over-under mark of 3-0.
- Across Seattle’s last ten regular season games, their record sits at 4-6. In these contests, the team went just 4-6 against the spread, while going 5-5 on the over-under.
The Predators Can Win If…
Nashville improved to 22-32-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line with the victory. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.
After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. Five different players contributed to the scoring for the Predators.
Nashville’s offense found the net five times in their 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators were held scoreless in the first period but got on the board with Steven Stamkos’ second goal of the season, which came on a power play. Roman Josi added his first goal of the year, also on a power play, while Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal, and Gustav Nyquist netted his fourth on an empty net.
Gustav Nyquist also picked up his fourth assist of the season. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Nashville wrapped up the game with two empty-net goals.
On the defensive side, Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Predators to a 5-2 win. Nashville’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks. The Predators allowed the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd, but they kept the Avalanche off the board in the 1st.
- Over their last three regular season games, the Predators have gone 1-2 straight up. Across these games, their puck line record was just 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 2-1.
- Over their last ten regular season games, the Predators have gone 4-6 straight up. This includes going 4-6 vs. the puck line along with an over-under mark of 5-5.
The Lean
For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Predators to pick up on a win over the Kraken at home. With the moneyline sitting at -136, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Predators straight-up.
When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Predators to win and cover. Watch for the Predators to win this game by multiple goals over the Kraken.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Kraken Look for Fast Start vs. Predators
The Seattle Kraken will try to keep their fading playoff hopes alive when they visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.
Kraken in Desperation Mode
A 3-5-1 record over the last nine games has pushed Seattle behind five teams fighting for the final Western Conference wild-card spot. With the NHL trade deadline looming on Friday, the Kraken could shift towards selling rather than making a push for a long-shot playoff run.
Tuesday’s 4-3 home loss to the Minnesota Wild exemplified their recent struggles. Despite second-period goals from Shane Wright and Brandon Montour, Seattle fell short in a comeback bid. The Kraken dominated the third period, outshooting Minnesota 11-1 but failed to net the equalizer.
“We had a push, we had all the good looks, but we couldn’t finish one,” Wright said. “I feel like we’re finding ourselves in deep holes earlier in games and having to claw our way back too many times.”
Wright has been one of Seattle’s bright spots, tallying 15 points (six goals, nine assists) over his last 13 games.
Early deficits have been a recurring issue for the Kraken, who have been outscored 145-102 in the first two periods of games this season. They hold a 76-53 advantage in the third period, but often, it has been too little, too late.
Predators Embracing Trade Deadline Uncertainty
If Seattle is on the outskirts of the playoff chase, Nashville is even further behind, sitting five points back of the Kraken. As a result, the Predators are in full “seller mode” ahead of the trade deadline, already dealing Gustav Nyquist to Minnesota earlier this week. More roster shakeups could happen before puck drop on Thursday.
Despite the trade speculation, the Predators delivered a standout performance on Tuesday, defeating the Boston Bruins 6-3 on the road. The offensive breakout was a rarity for Nashville, a team averaging just 2.59 goals per game.
“Hopefully we can grab this one and try to find some joy on Thursday,” Predators coach Andrew Brunette said. “We’ve put so much pressure on ourselves all year, so a night like (Tuesday) feels good.”
Nashville’s top line was key in the win, as Steven Stamkos, Ryan O’Reilly, and Luke Evangelista combined for three goals and five assists. Stamkos, in particular, ended a 13-game point drought with a goal and two assists.
Goaltending Matchup & Key Players
Juuse Saros is expected to start in net for Nashville, though the team could look to give backup Justus Annunen more playing time as the season winds down. Saros has struggled this year, posting a .898 save percentage with a league-high 25 losses (14-25-6 record).
Seattle has relied heavily on Joey Daccord, who has started 18 of the Kraken’s last 19 games. However, Philipp Grubauer was recalled from the AHL and served as the backup Tuesday, potentially setting him up for his first NHL action since Jan. 28.
For Nashville, Filip Forsberg leads the team in goals (22), assists (33), and points (55). Jared McCann is Seattle’s top offensive contributor with 44 points (15 goals, 29 assists).
Seattle will attempt to complete a season sweep of Nashville, having won 7-3 on the road on Oct. 15 and 3-0 at home on Nov. 20.
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