Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Predators vs Kraken

The Nashville Predators square off against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, January 1.

We are going to bet against the Kraken with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the Predators and we like the -110 about the visitors winning on the Moneyline.

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Nashville Predators won their previous game 4-2. This road victory at T-Mobile Arena against Vegas Golden Knights was their second on the spin. Nicklaus Perbix was on target along with three of his teammates. Goalie Justus Annunen stopped 29 shots (.935).

Seattle Kraken were defeated last time out. Climate Pledge Arena saw them beaten at home to Vancouver Canucks by a 3-2 (SO) scoreline. Jared McCann and Ryan Winterton each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 5-3 win for the Predators at Bridgestone Arena when they last played the Kraken. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Kraken have won six.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-12-3	2.9	.898	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Joey Daccord (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-5	2.8	.903	2
23/24	19-18-11	2.46	.916	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have given up 2.6 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.

Steven Stamkos is the top points scorer with 15 points, 10 goals and 5 assists, with Ryan O'Reilly racking up 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.60 goal against average with a .905 save percentage.

The Kraken have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 23.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 33.8 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

The top points scorer is Eeli Tolvanen with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, while Chandler Stephenson is next best after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 1.99 GAA with a .937 SV%.

Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We are having a wager on Nashville Predators in this NHL encounter and they could prove too strong. You can back our pick at -110 on the Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Predators vs Kraken stats:

• Predators have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Predators have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Predators have won 2 consecutive games.
• Kraken have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Kraken have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

Predators Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 52.4% likelihood of this pick winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Eberle Over 1.5 Shots -200

Jordan Eberle (Kraken) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -200 now available.

Latest Jordan Eberle Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+195

First

+1200

Assists

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 4 - 2 Kraken

We’re going for the Predators at +1600 to secure a 4-2 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Kraken

1-0

Predators

+4500

Kraken

+4500

2-0

Predators

+4000

Kraken

+4000

2-1

Predators

+1300

Kraken

+1300

3-0

Predators

+2900

Kraken

+2800

3-1

Predators

+1700

Kraken

+1700

3-2

Predators

+850

Kraken

+800

4-0

Predators

+4000

Kraken

+3500

4-1

Predators

+1600

Kraken

+1400

4-2

Predators

+1600

Kraken

+1500

4-3

Predators

+1100

Kraken

+1050

5-0

Predators

+7500

Kraken

+6600

5-1

Predators

+2800

Kraken

+2400

5-2

Predators

+1800

Kraken

+1700

5-3

Predators

+2500

Kraken

+2400

5-4

Predators

+2400

Kraken

+2200

6-0

Predators

+11000

Kraken

+10000

6-1

Predators

+6600

Kraken

+5500

6-2

Predators

+3500

Kraken

+3300

6-3

Predators

+3500

Kraken

+3300

6-4

Predators

+5500

Kraken

+5500

6-5

Predators

+6000

Kraken

+5500

7-1

Predators

+11000

Kraken

+10000

7-2

Predators

+10000

Kraken

+8000

7-3

Predators

+7000

Kraken

+6000

7-4

Predators

+8000

Kraken

+7500

7-5

Predators

+12500

Kraken

+12000

7-6

Predators

+14000

Kraken

+13000

8-2

Predators

+14000

Kraken

+14000

8-3

Predators

+14000

Kraken

+14000

8-4

Predators

+14000

Kraken

+13000

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Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

This could be a close-run game according to the sportsbooks. Seattle Kraken are trading at -110 and the same Moneyline odds are available for Nashville Predators. It’s down to the bettors to decide which is a more attractive proposition.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -118.

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Moneyline

Predators

-110

Kraken

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+160

Tie

+320

Kraken

+135

Puck Line

Predators -1.5

+210

Kraken +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

There is +155 available that Filip Forsberg finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +1000.

Player Goals

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+175

Anytime

+1100

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

First

+195

Anytime

+1200

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+250

Anytime

+1300

Jared McCann (Kraken)

First

+250

Anytime

+1400

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken)

First

+260

Anytime

+1400

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

First

+300

Anytime

+1600

Chandler Stephenson (Kraken)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Michael Bunting (Predators)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Shane Wright (Kraken)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Erik Haula (Predators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Berkly Catton (Kraken)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Matthew Wood (Predators)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

First

+500

Anytime

+3300

Frederick Gaudreau (Kraken)

First

+525

Anytime

+2500

Ryker Evans (Kraken)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Ben Meyers (Kraken)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Jacob Melanson (Kraken)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Tyson Jost (Predators)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Reid Schaefer (Predators)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Cole Smith (Predators)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Michael McCarron (Predators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Ryan Winterton (Kraken)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Adam Larsson (Kraken)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-149

Chandler Stephenson (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-208

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Jared McCann (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Shane Wright (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Jared McCann (Kraken)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-141

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

Seattle Kraken Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 12.8
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 33.8
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 12.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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