The Seattle Kraken (16-14-7) and Nashville Predators (18-17-4) meet at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kraken lost to the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in a shootout in their last outing, while the Predators are coming off a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey game.
The Predators' offense has scored 35 goals over their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 24 goals. They have recorded 30 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored nine goals (30.0%). They are 7-3-0 over those contests.
Kraken vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Kraken 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-112)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have gone 5-7-12 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 16-14-7.
- Seattle is 8-3-3 (19 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Kraken scored just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Seattle has taken four points from the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-4-2 record).
- The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 22 games (15-4-3, 33 points).
- In the 19 games when Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has an 8-6-5 record (21 points).
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Seattle is 3-7-2 (eight points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 22 times, and went 13-6-3 (29 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a record of 18-17-4 this season and are 5-4-9 in overtime matchups.
- Nashville has earned 20 points (8-3-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators recorded only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has 13 points (5-6-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Predators have scored three or more goals in 19 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
- This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 16 games and registered 17 points with a record of 8-7-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 7-7-1 (15 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 23 times this season, and earned 23 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 2.57 | Goals Scored | 2.85 | 22nd |
| 11th | 2.89 | Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| 25th | 25.9 | Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| 25th | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 16th |
| 13th | 19.82% | Power Play % | 19.83% | 12th |
| 31st | 71.7% | Penalty Kill % | 81.45% | 13th |
Kraken vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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