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Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions

Best Bet

Under 6.5 Goals @ -123

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Total Line Looks Too High and We’ll Go Under

The Kraken and opponents Lightning might fail to surpass a total of 6.5 goals. We’re sweet on our Unders prediction and odds of -123 are available.

We highlight the top Kraken vs Lightning picks with our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Each section provides detailed analysis of the plays and the reasoning behind it.

Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning Preview

The Seattle Kraken square off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, October 15.

Seattle Kraken won their previous game 3-2 (SO). This road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia Flyers was their third on the spin. Mackie Samoskevich landed 2 points which includes 1 goal and 1 assist. Goalie Philipp Grubauer had 24 saves (.923).

Tampa Bay Lightning have won three home games on the spin. On the road at Madison Square Garden in their last game, they were beaten 4-1 by New York Rangers. Lightning managed 26 shots and Zemgus Girgensons recorded the only goal.

H2H: 8 Triumphs for Lightning in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

The Kraken won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-3 triumph when facing the Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Lightning have won eight.

Starting Goalies

Joey Daccord (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
26/27 3-1-0 2.8 .913 0
25/26 20-20-6 3 .896 2
Andrei Vasilevskiy (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
26/27 3-2-0 2.5 .886 0
25/26 42-19-4 2.3 .910 3
Seattle Kraken – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 26.6 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. The Kraken have given up 3.0 goals from 30.5 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.8%.

Chandler Stephenson is the top points scorer with 8 points, 1 goal and 7 assists, with Frederick Gaudreau recording 7 points, 6 goals and 1 assist, in the last 10 games. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 2.73 goal against average with a .913 save percentage.

Tampa Bay Lightning – Last 10 Games

The Lightning have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 7.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.3 goals from 22.4 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.5%.

The top points scorer is Brandon Hagel with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, while Nikita Kucherov is next in line after registering 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 2.12 GAA with a .898 SV%, including one shutout.

Best Bet

There might not be lots of goals in this NHL matchup. There’s a case to be made for betting Under the line considering the odds of -123 available.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Kraken games on the road.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Lightning games at home.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Lightning games.
  • The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Lightning games.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Under 6.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 55.2% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Same Game Parlay Pick

Totals Under 6.5
Puck Line Kraken +1.5
Highest Scoring Period Second Period

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Under 6.5 followed by the Kraken to cover the 1.5 puck line. Add in the most goals to be scored in the second period.

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Seattle Kraken vs Tampa Bay Lightning 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.

Books Have Lightning as Heavy Favorites

You might not get rich backing Tampa Bay Lightning at -250. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 71% chance of winning this game. Seattle Kraken are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +202.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +102.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
9 Chandler Stephenson 7 17.46 1 6 7 0
19 Jared McCann 7 15.47 2 5 7 3
7 Jordan Eberle 7 16.46 3 3 6 -1
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
38 Brandon Hagel 6 21.9 4 4 8 1
86 Nikita Kucherov 6 21.8 1 7 8 3
59 Jake Guentzel 6 20.52 3 3 6 0

Injuries & Suspensions

Seattle Kraken Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jacob Melanson
Injured
Ryan Lindgren
Injured

Tampa Bay Lightning Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Yanni Gourde
Injured
Emil Lilleberg
Injured

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.

Previous Seattle Kraken Lineups

13 Oct NHL
Kraken 3-2 Flyers
11 Oct NHL
Kraken 5-3 Capitals
09 Oct NHL
Kraken 6-3 Red Wings
06 Oct NHL
Golden Knights 6-2 Kraken
04 Oct NHL
Flames 1-6 Kraken
03 Oct NHL
Kraken 1-3 Oilers
01 Oct NHL
Kraken 6-1 Flames
16 Apr NHL
Kraken 0-2 Avalanche
15 Apr NHL
Kraken 1-4 Golden Knights
13 Apr NHL
Kings 5-3 Kraken

Previous Tampa Bay Lightning Lineups

13 Oct NHL
Lightning 1-4 Rangers
10 Oct NHL
Lightning 5-3 Islanders
08 Oct NHL
Wild 2-3 Lightning
05 Oct NHL
Flyers 1-4 Lightning
03 Oct NHL
Capitals 1-3 Lightning
01 Oct NHL
Lightning 1-5 Rangers
03 May NHL Playoffs
Canadiens 2-1 Lightning
01 May NHL Playoffs
Lightning 1-0 Canadiens
29 Apr NHL Playoffs
Canadiens 3-2 Lightning
26 Apr NHL Playoffs
Lightning 3-2 Canadiens
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 8 6 1 1 13 0.813 5 6 31 19 12 2-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 6-2 6W
2 NY Rangers 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 6 6 27 14 13 5-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 6-2 2W
3 Washington 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 4 4 24 22 2 3-1-0 1-2-0 0-0 4-3 1W
4 Pittsburgh 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 1 2 25 22 3 2-1-0 1-2-1 1-1 3-4 1L
5 NY Islanders 6 3 3 0 6 0.5 3 3 19 15 4 3-1-0 0-2-0 0-0 3-3 1W
6 New Jersey 6 3 3 0 6 0.5 1 3 16 22 -6 2-2-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-3 1W
7 Columbus 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 1 1 16 21 -5 2-2-0 0-1-0 1-0 2-3 2L
8 Philadelphia 8 0 5 3 3 0.188 0 0 10 31 -21 0-2-2 0-3-1 0-1 0-8 8L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Boston 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 5 26 16 10 3-1-0 2-1-0 0-0 5-2 3W
2 Ottawa 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 4 21 19 2 2-1-0 3-1-0 1-0 5-2 1L
3 Tampa Bay 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 4 4 17 16 1 3-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 4-2 1L
4 Florida 7 3 2 2 8 0.571 2 3 19 20 -1 0-1-0 3-1-2 0-0 3-4 1W
5 Toronto 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 3 24 23 1 2-2-0 1-1-1 0-1 3-4 1L
6 Buffalo 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 3 19 26 -7 3-2-0 0-1-1 0-1 3-4 1L
7 Montreal 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 1 1 23 27 -4 2-2-0 1-1-1 2-0 3-4 1L
8 Detroit 6 1 3 2 4 0.333 1 1 14 20 -6 1-3-1 0-0-1 0-1 1-5 3L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Utah 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 5 5 27 19 8 2-0-0 3-2-0 0-0 5-2 2W
2 Winnipeg 6 4 1 1 9 0.75 4 4 18 17 1 2-1-1 2-0-0 0-0 4-2 1W
3 Colorado 7 4 2 1 9 0.643 4 4 31 22 9 2-1-1 2-1-0 0-1 4-3 1L
4 Minnesota 7 4 2 1 9 0.643 4 4 21 16 5 2-0-0 2-2-1 0-0 4-3 1L
5 St Louis 6 3 2 1 7 0.583 3 3 21 18 3 1-0-1 2-2-0 0-0 3-3 2W
6 Dallas 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 2 16 13 3 1-2-0 2-1-1 1-1 3-4 1W
7 Nashville 6 2 2 2 6 0.5 2 2 16 19 -3 1-2-0 1-0-2 0-1 2-4 2L
8 Chicago 7 2 5 0 4 0.286 2 2 17 29 -12 2-1-0 0-4-0 0-0 2-5 1W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 4 5 30 20 10 3-1-0 3-1-0 1-0 6-2 1W
2 Edmonton 6 5 0 1 11 0.917 5 5 29 18 11 1-0-1 4-0-0 0-0 5-1 5W
3 Seattle 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 4 29 19 10 1-1-0 4-1-0 1-0 5-2 3W
4 Anaheim 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 3 4 20 17 3 1-2-0 3-0-0 0-0 4-2 1L
5 San Jose 6 3 3 0 6 0.5 0 3 16 23 -7 2-2-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-3 2L
6 Vancouver 8 2 6 0 4 0.25 1 2 26 38 -12 1-2-0 1-4-0 0-0 2-6 5L
7 LA Kings 5 0 3 2 2 0.2 0 0 11 21 -10 0-2-0 0-1-2 0-0 0-5 5L
8 Calgary 6 1 5 0 2 0.167 1 1 12 29 -17 0-3-0 1-2-0 0-0 1-5 1W
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 8 6 1 1 13 0.813 5 6 31 19 12 2-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 6-2 6W
2 NY Rangers 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 6 6 27 14 13 5-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 6-2 2W
3 Boston 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 5 26 16 10 3-1-0 2-1-0 0-0 5-2 3W
4 Ottawa 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 4 21 19 2 2-1-0 3-1-0 1-0 5-2 1L
5 Tampa Bay 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 4 4 17 16 1 3-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 4-2 1L
6 Washington 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 4 4 24 22 2 3-1-0 1-2-0 0-0 4-3 1W
7 Florida 7 3 2 2 8 0.571 2 3 19 20 -1 0-1-0 3-1-2 0-0 3-4 1W
8 Toronto 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 3 24 23 1 2-2-0 1-1-1 0-1 3-4 1L
9 Buffalo 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 3 19 26 -7 3-2-0 0-1-1 0-1 3-4 1L
10 Pittsburgh 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 1 2 25 22 3 2-1-0 1-2-1 1-1 3-4 1L
11 Montreal 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 1 1 23 27 -4 2-2-0 1-1-1 2-0 3-4 1L
12 NY Islanders 6 3 3 0 6 0.5 3 3 19 15 4 3-1-0 0-2-0 0-0 3-3 1W
13 New Jersey 6 3 3 0 6 0.5 1 3 16 22 -6 2-2-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-3 1W
14 Columbus 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 1 1 16 21 -5 2-2-0 0-1-0 1-0 2-3 2L
15 Detroit 6 1 3 2 4 0.333 1 1 14 20 -6 1-3-1 0-0-1 0-1 1-5 3L
16 Philadelphia 8 0 5 3 3 0.188 0 0 10 31 -21 0-2-2 0-3-1 0-1 0-8 8L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 4 5 30 20 10 3-1-0 3-1-0 1-0 6-2 1W
2 Edmonton 6 5 0 1 11 0.917 5 5 29 18 11 1-0-1 4-0-0 0-0 5-1 5W
3 Utah 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 5 5 27 19 8 2-0-0 3-2-0 0-0 5-2 2W
4 Seattle 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 4 29 19 10 1-1-0 4-1-0 1-0 5-2 3W
5 Winnipeg 6 4 1 1 9 0.75 4 4 18 17 1 2-1-1 2-0-0 0-0 4-2 1W
6 Colorado 7 4 2 1 9 0.643 4 4 31 22 9 2-1-1 2-1-0 0-1 4-3 1L
7 Minnesota 7 4 2 1 9 0.643 4 4 21 16 5 2-0-0 2-2-1 0-0 4-3 1L
8 Anaheim 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 3 4 20 17 3 1-2-0 3-0-0 0-0 4-2 1L
9 St Louis 6 3 2 1 7 0.583 3 3 21 18 3 1-0-1 2-2-0 0-0 3-3 2W
10 Dallas 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 2 16 13 3 1-2-0 2-1-1 1-1 3-4 1W
11 Nashville 6 2 2 2 6 0.5 2 2 16 19 -3 1-2-0 1-0-2 0-1 2-4 2L
12 San Jose 6 3 3 0 6 0.5 0 3 16 23 -7 2-2-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-3 2L
13 Chicago 7 2 5 0 4 0.286 2 2 17 29 -12 2-1-0 0-4-0 0-0 2-5 1W
14 Vancouver 8 2 6 0 4 0.25 1 2 26 38 -12 1-2-0 1-4-0 0-0 2-6 5L
15 LA Kings 5 0 3 2 2 0.2 0 0 11 21 -10 0-2-0 0-1-2 0-0 0-5 5L
16 Calgary 6 1 5 0 2 0.167 1 1 12 29 -17 0-3-0 1-2-0 0-0 1-5 1W
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 8 6 1 1 13 0.813 5 6 31 19 12 2-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 6-2 6W
2 NY Rangers 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 6 6 27 14 13 5-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 6-2 2W
3 Vegas 8 6 2 0 12 0.75 4 5 30 20 10 3-1-0 3-1-0 1-0 6-2 1W
4 Edmonton 6 5 0 1 11 0.917 5 5 29 18 11 1-0-1 4-0-0 0-0 5-1 5W
5 Utah 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 5 5 27 19 8 2-0-0 3-2-0 0-0 5-2 2W
6 Boston 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 5 26 16 10 3-1-0 2-1-0 0-0 5-2 3W
7 Seattle 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 4 29 19 10 1-1-0 4-1-0 1-0 5-2 3W
8 Ottawa 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 4 4 21 19 2 2-1-0 3-1-0 1-0 5-2 1L
9 Winnipeg 6 4 1 1 9 0.75 4 4 18 17 1 2-1-1 2-0-0 0-0 4-2 1W
10 Colorado 7 4 2 1 9 0.643 4 4 31 22 9 2-1-1 2-1-0 0-1 4-3 1L
11 Minnesota 7 4 2 1 9 0.643 4 4 21 16 5 2-0-0 2-2-1 0-0 4-3 1L
12 Tampa Bay 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 4 4 17 16 1 3-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 4-2 1L
13 Anaheim 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 3 4 20 17 3 1-2-0 3-0-0 0-0 4-2 1L
14 Washington 7 4 3 0 8 0.571 4 4 24 22 2 3-1-0 1-2-0 0-0 4-3 1W
15 Florida 7 3 2 2 8 0.571 2 3 19 20 -1 0-1-0 3-1-2 0-0 3-4 1W
16 St Louis 6 3 2 1 7 0.583 3 3 21 18 3 1-0-1 2-2-0 0-0 3-3 2W
17 Toronto 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 3 24 23 1 2-2-0 1-1-1 0-1 3-4 1L
18 Buffalo 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 3 19 26 -7 3-2-0 0-1-1 0-1 3-4 1L
19 Dallas 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 2 2 16 13 3 1-2-0 2-1-1 1-1 3-4 1W
20 Pittsburgh 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 1 2 25 22 3 2-1-0 1-2-1 1-1 3-4 1L
21 Montreal 7 3 3 1 7 0.5 1 1 23 27 -4 2-2-0 1-1-1 2-0 3-4 1L
22 NY Islanders 6 3 3 0 6 0.5 3 3 19 15 4 3-1-0 0-2-0 0-0 3-3 1W
23 Nashville 6 2 2 2 6 0.5 2 2 16 19 -3 1-2-0 1-0-2 0-1 2-4 2L
24 New Jersey 6 3 3 0 6 0.5 1 3 16 22 -6 2-2-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-3 1W
25 San Jose 6 3 3 0 6 0.5 0 3 16 23 -7 2-2-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-3 2L
26 Columbus 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 1 1 16 21 -5 2-2-0 0-1-0 1-0 2-3 2L
27 Detroit 6 1 3 2 4 0.333 1 1 14 20 -6 1-3-1 0-0-1 0-1 1-5 3L
28 Chicago 7 2 5 0 4 0.286 2 2 17 29 -12 2-1-0 0-4-0 0-0 2-5 1W
29 Vancouver 8 2 6 0 4 0.25 1 2 26 38 -12 1-2-0 1-4-0 0-0 2-6 5L
30 Philadelphia 8 0 5 3 3 0.188 0 0 10 31 -21 0-2-2 0-3-1 0-1 0-8 8L
31 LA Kings 5 0 3 2 2 0.2 0 0 11 21 -10 0-2-0 0-1-2 0-0 0-5 5L
32 Calgary 6 1 5 0 2 0.167 1 1 12 29 -17 0-3-0 1-2-0 0-0 1-5 1W

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