The Nashville Predators (18-17-4), coming off a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, visit the Seattle Kraken (16-14-7) 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 game.
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Here is our prediction for who will clinch the victory in Thursday's matchup.
Over the last 10 contests, the Kraken have gone 5-4-1 while putting up 28 goals against 22 goals conceded. On 31 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored nine goals (29.0%).
Predators vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Kraken 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-105)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have gone 5-4-9 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 18-17-4.
- In the 15 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-3-4 record (good for 20 points).
- In the four games this season the Predators registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- Nashville has scored exactly two goals in 14 games this season (5-6-3 record, 13 points).
- The Predators are 13-5-1 in the 19 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 27 points).
- In the 16 games when Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 17 points after finishing 8-7-1.
- In the 15 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 7-7-1 (15 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Predators went 10-10-3 in those contests (23 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a record of 16-14-7 this season and are 5-7-12 in overtime matchups.
- In the 14 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
- This season the Kraken scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has earned four points (1-4-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Kraken have scored at least three goals 22 times, earning 33 points from those matchups (15-4-3).
- This season, Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 8-6-5 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-2 (eight points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 13-6-3 to register 29 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 2.85 | Goals Scored | 2.57 | 30th |
| 26th | 3.31 | Goals Allowed | 2.89 | 11th |
| 19th | 27.8 | Shots | 25.9 | 25th |
| 16th | 28.2 | Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 25th |
| 12th | 19.83% | Power Play % | 19.82% | 13th |
| 13th | 81.45% | Penalty Kill % | 71.7% | 31st |
Predators vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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