The Seattle Kraken (16-14-7) host the Nashville Predators (18-17-4) 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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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 games, the Predators are 7-3-0 while scoring 35 goals against 24 goals conceded. On 30 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored nine goals (30.0%).
Kraken vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score 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 (16-14-7 overall) have a 5-7-12 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- In the 14 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-3-3 record (good for 19 points).
- In the six games this season the Kraken scored only one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Seattle has scored exactly two goals in seven games this season (1-4-2 record, four points).
- The Kraken have scored at least three goals 22 times, and are 15-4-3 in those games (to record 33 points).
- In the 19 games when Seattle has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 21 points after finishing 8-6-5.
- In the 12 games this season in which it has 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 5-4-9 record in overtime matchups this season and an 18-17-4 overall record.
- In the 15 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Predators scored just 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 19 times, earning 27 points from those matchups (13-5-1).
- Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games this season and has registered 17 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 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 |
| 10th | 2.89 | Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 27th |
| 25th | 25.9 | Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| 25th | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| 13th | 19.82% | Power Play % | 19.83% | 12th |
| 31st | 71.70% | 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+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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