Kraken vs Predators Picks and Prediction – 3/7/2025

On Thursday, the Seattle Kraken (26-31-4) face off against the Nashville Predators (21-32-7) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Nashville comes into this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Boston. Recently, the New York Rangers handed Nashville a 4-0 loss, preventing them from scoring any goals. In the current season, Filip Forsberg is leading the Nashville Predators in goals, having netted 22 so far. Close behind him is Jonathan Marchessault, who has scored 18 goals to date this year. Forsberg isn't just leading in goals; he's also the top performer in overall points for the Predators, amassing 54 points in total, thanks to his 32 assists which also make him the team's assist leader. However, things haven't been going smoothly for Nashville lately. In their last five games, they've been letting in an average of 4.2 goals per game and are currently placed second-to-last in the Central Division standings. The team is eager to snap out of their losing streak and secure their first victory against Seattle this season. Up to this point, the Predators have been averaging 2.5 goals per game.

Seattle enters this game on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their game against Minnesota. In a commanding 6-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, Eeli Tolvanen made a significant impact by scoring twice for the Seattle Kraken. This season, Jaden Schwartz holds the top spot for the Kraken in terms of goal-scoring, having netted 19 goals. Following closely is Tolvanen, who has scored 18 goals, making him the team's second-leading scorer. Jared McCann is leading the team in overall points, accumulating a total of 44 points throughout the season. Chandler Stephenson has proven to be a key playmaker, leading the Kraken with 31 assists. As Seattle prepares to face the Nashville Predators on their home ice, they are keen on completing a sweep against them. The team currently boasts an average of 2.9 goals per game, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

The Predators have been performing impressively on their home ice, setting a positive tone for their upcoming matchup against the Kraken in Nashville. Meanwhile, Seattle has struggled with their away games, losing 17 of their 29 games on the road. This underperformance can partly be attributed to their inconsistent defense, which has been a weak point for them throughout the season. As they face the Predators, the Kraken will be striving to tighten up their defense to avoid giving Nashville opportunities to exploit their vulnerabilities. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Kraken win 8-5.