Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 3/19/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Nashville Predators

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South

Bridgestone Arena is the location where the Nashville Predators (30-28-9) will take on the Seattle Kraken (31-27-9) on Thursday.

The Seattle Kraken had a rough game after their 6-2 defeat to the Lightning their last time out. The Kraken didn't have their best offensive outing in the defeat. For the matchup, they scored on 2 of the 18 shots they launched. They also had 3 attempts on the power play but weren't able to score a goal. Seattle garnered 11 penalty minutes in this outing.

In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Seattle Kraken have racked up 192 goals (23rd in the NHL) so far this year and have surrendered 201. For the year, they have recorded 71 points and their points percentage is sitting at .530. Seattle has 195 power play chances and they have scored 41 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 21.03%. When at even strength, the Kraken have surrendered 153 goals while having 151 on offense. Seattle has attempted 1,711 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.2%. The Kraken so far have had 1,966 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .898. Seattle Kraken opponents have 181 power play opportunities (28th in the NHL) and have a total of 48 goals in those chances.

The player in the crease for this game is Joey Daccord. For his professional hockey career, Daccord has compiled 90 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .577. His save percentage currently is at .905 for his 6,774 minutes played. Daccord has had 4,620 shot attempts taken against him and has gathered 4,181 saves. The opposition has scored 439 goals against Daccord in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.81. He has accumulated an overall record of 68-66-23 and he was named the starter in 156 games. Daccord has played in 166 games throughout his pro hockey career.

When they took the ice last, Nashville went up against the Jets in a matchup where the Predators got the tie by a mark of 3-3. They had 1 power play opportunity in this game and recorded 1 on that chance. The Predators earned 3 goals of the 23 shots on goal they pursued.

The Predators are sitting with 151 goals at even strength and 44 goals (13th in the NHL) while on the power play. Nashville has taken 1,887 shots (17th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.33%, while allowing the opposition 1,972 shots. On the season, the Nashville Predators are sitting with 195 goals, 69 points, as well as a points percentage of .515. They have granted a total of 227 goals to be scored by way of 188 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 195 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.56%. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.50% on their opponents 200 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 88.5%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Juuse Saros patrolling the crease. Saros has earned a career mark of 226-169-45 and has been in goal for 459 games. Saros' quality start rate is 57.7% and he has qualified for 255 quality starts in his professional career. He has tallied 12,431 saves out of 13,630 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .912. The opposition is averaging 2.71 goals/game and he has conceded 1,199 goals altogether. He has made the start in 442 games and his ice time sits at 21,747 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Nashville

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