Predators vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - October 15

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The Nashville Predators (0-2) host the Seattle Kraken (1-2) at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, October 15 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Predators are coming off a 3-0 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings, while the Kraken were beaten by the Dallas Stars 2-0 in their last game.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's game.

Predators vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Predators 3, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Predators (-190)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators (47-30-5 overall) had a 9-6-15 record last season in matchups that went to overtime.
  • Nashville picked up 38 points (16-8-6) in the 30 games it played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the seven games last season the Predators scored only one goal, they finished 1-6-0 (two points).
  • Nashville finished 7-15-0 in the 22 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 14 points).
  • The Predators scored three or more goals 55 times, and went 41-8-6 in those games (to register 88 points).
  • In the 33 games when Nashville scored a single power-play goal, it went 22-10-1 to register 45 points.
  • In the 45 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville was 26-16-3 (55 points).
  • The Predators' opponent had more shots in 39 games last season. The Predators finished 19-17-3 in those contests (41 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken had a 6-13-19 record in overtime games last season, and a 34-35-13 overall record.
  • Seattle picked up 29 points (10-7-9) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
  • In 20 games last season when the Kraken ended up with just one goal, they picked up four points (1-17-2).
  • When Seattle scored a pair of goals last season, they amassed 10 points (4-8-2 record).
  • The Kraken scored more than two goals 41 times, accumulating 67 points (29-3-9).
  • Last season Seattle recorded a single power-play goal in 32 games and picked up 39 points, with a record of 16-9-7.
  • When outshooting its opponent last season, Seattle was 15-14-8 (38 points).
  • The Kraken's opponents had more shots in 43 games last season. The Kraken finished 18-21-4 in those contests (40 points).

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Team Stats Comparison (2023-24)

Predators Rank Predators AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
10th 3.24 Goals Scored 2.61 29th
13th 3.02 Goals Allowed 2.83 8th
8th 32.2 Shots 28.6 25th
23rd 30.6 Shots Allowed 29.2 8th
16th 21.56% Power Play % 20.66% 17th
22nd 76.92% Penalty Kill % 78.83% 19th

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