Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Kraken vs Blue Jackets

The Seattle Kraken go up against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, March 21.

We’re keeping things simple by backing the Blue Jackets on the 3-Way Moneyline. They should get the better of the Kraken and our betting prediction is available at odds of -105.

Seattle Kraken have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at Bridgestone Arena. Nashville Predators claimed a 3-1 win. Joey Daccord stopped 24 shots (.923), with Frederick Gaudreau the only player to find the net.

Columbus Blue Jackets won their last game 6-3, making it three victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Nationwide Arena against New York Rangers. Zach Werenski had 3 points, all of them were assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blue Jackets have won the last two meetings against the Kraken. They triumphed 6-2 at Nationwide Arena and then 2-1 (SO) at Climate Pledge Arena. The past 9 H2H games have seen the Kraken land five wins.

Starting Goalies

Joey Daccord (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-17-5	2.9	.902	2
23/24	19-18-11	2.46	.916	3

Elvis Merzlikins (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-9-3	3.4	.885	1
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 11.4% powerplay efficiency. The Kraken have been giving up 3.4 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Jordan Eberle is the top points scorer with 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, with Matthew Beniers recording 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 3.03 goal against average with a .902 save percentage.

The Blue Jackets have 7 wins and 0 overtime losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 30.5 shots on goal, with a 21.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 25.4 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

The top points scorer is Adam Fantilli with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while Charlie Coyle is next best after registering 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.35 GAA with a .910 SV%.

Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

For this NHL encounter, we are going to bet against the road team. One way of doing this is by siding with the opposition and we really like the -105 about Columbus Blue Jackets winning on the 60-minute line.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Kraken vs Blue Jackets stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Blue Jackets have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Blue Jackets have won 3 consecutive games.
• Kraken have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Kraken have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Kraken have lost their last 2 games.
• Blue Jackets have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Blue Jackets 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Kraken 2 - 3 Blue Jackets

There are odds of +800 available that the Blue Jackets land a 3-2 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kraken

Blue Jackets

1-0

Kraken

+6000

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-0

Kraken

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4500

2-1

Kraken

+1700

Blue Jackets

+1400

3-0

Kraken

+4500

Blue Jackets

+2900

3-1

Kraken

+2400

Blue Jackets

+1700

3-2

Kraken

+1000

Blue Jackets

+800

4-0

Kraken

+6000

Blue Jackets

+3300

4-1

Kraken

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1300

4-2

Kraken

+1900

Blue Jackets

+1400

4-3

Kraken

+1150

Blue Jackets

+950

5-0

Kraken

+10000

Blue Jackets

+5500

5-1

Kraken

+3500

Blue Jackets

+1900

5-2

Kraken

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1400

5-3

Kraken

+2800

Blue Jackets

+2000

5-4

Kraken

+2200

Blue Jackets

+1800

6-0

Kraken

+2200

Blue Jackets

+8000

6-1

Kraken

+9000

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-2

Kraken

+4500

Blue Jackets

+2400

6-3

Kraken

+3500

Blue Jackets

+2400

6-4

Kraken

+5500

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-5

Kraken

+5000

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-0

Kraken

+5000

Blue Jackets

+12000

7-1

Kraken

+14000

Blue Jackets

+7000

7-2

Kraken

+11000

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-3

Kraken

+7500

Blue Jackets

+4500

7-4

Kraken

+7500

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-5

Kraken

+11000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-6

Kraken

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-1

Kraken

+11000

Blue Jackets

+11000

8-2

Kraken

+11000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-3

Kraken

+11000

Blue Jackets

+10000

8-4

Kraken

+14000

Blue Jackets

+9000

8-5

Kraken

+14000

Blue Jackets

+12000

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Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Columbus Blue Jackets as -169 favorites for this game, implying that they are 63% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Seattle Kraken are trading at +140.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +104.

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Moneyline

Kraken

+140

Blue Jackets

-169

3-Way Moneyline

Kraken

+225

Tie

+330

Blue Jackets

-105

Puck Line

Kraken +1.5

-169

Blue Jackets -1.5

+138

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Seattle Kraken Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 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 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.60 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 21.5
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 16.4
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 17.7
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 5

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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