Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 3/21/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Nationwide Arena is where the Columbus Blue Jackets (35-21-11) will compete against the Seattle Kraken (31-27-9) on Saturday.

The Seattle Kraken will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 6-2 loss against the Lightning in their previous game. The Kraken had a below average offensive outing in the defeat. In the game, they converted 2 out of the 18 shots they put on net. In addition, they had 3 power play chances but weren't able to net one. Seattle accrued 11 penalty minutes in this outing.

In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Seattle Kraken have accounted for 192 goals (23rd in pro hockey) this season and have given up 201. For the season, they have 71 points and their points percentage is sitting at .530. Seattle skates onto the rink with 195 power play opportunities and they have notched 41 goals out of those chances, giving them a rate of 21.03%. While playing at even strength, the Kraken have allowed the opponent to score 153 goals while having 151 of their own. Seattle has attempted 1,711 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.2%. The Kraken thus far have had 1,966 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .898. Seattle Kraken opponents have recorded 181 power play tries (28th in the league) and have a total of 48 goals in those attempts.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Joey Daccord. Opponents have been able to score 439 goals against Daccord in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.81. Daccord has taken the ice for 166 games during his pro hockey career. His save percentage is at .905 for his 6,774 mins between the pipes. He has an overall mark of 68-66-23 and got the start in 156 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Daccord has recorded 90 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .577. Daccord has had 4,620 shot attempts against him and has accrued 4,181 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Columbus went up against the Hurricanes in an outing where the Blue Jackets earned a victory by a final of 5-1. They had 5 power play attempts in this one and earned 2 out of those tries. The Blue Jackets scored 5 goals out of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

During this campaign, the Columbus Blue Jackets have earned a total of 211 goals, 81 points, as well as a points percentage of .604. They have allowed 208 goals to be scored by way of 167 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blue Jackets have earned 177 goals at even strength and 34 goals (23rd in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have recorded 164 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 20.73%. Columbus has tried 2,006 shots (7th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.52%, while allowing the opposition 1,972 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 77.72% on their oppositions 184 tries on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.5%.

For the opposition you are expected to see Jet Greaves between the pipes. His opposition is averaging 2.70 goals per game and he has relinquished 165 goals overall. Greaves' quality start percentage is 67.2% and he has earned 41 quality starts in his hockey career. He has started in 61 games and has racked up 1,220 mins. Greaves holds a lifetime mark of 32-21-10 and has played in 64 contests. He has gathered 1,772 stops out of 1,937 shots attempted, giving him a rate of .915.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Columbus

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