The Seattle Kraken (29-35-5) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (20-38-9) on Tuesday, March 18th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on ESPN+. The Blackhawks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kraken are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bruins. Puck drop is set for 8:30 ET.

Kraken vs Blackhawks

The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Seattle’s 2-0 loss to the Bruins dropped them to 29-35-5 for the season. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that figure.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken’s offense unable to respond. Seattle managed 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net, and they committed 19 giveaways in the loss.

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

Chicago improved to 20-38-9 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the 3rd period. The Blackhawks’ defense allowed 39 shots, but Arvid Söderblom made 37 saves to secure the win.

Seattle Offense Breakdown

Seattle’s offense was shut out in a 2-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 23 shots on goal. They struggled with giveaways, committing 19 turnovers.

The Kraken were unable to score in any period, including on their power play opportunities.

Blackhawks Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense put 29 shots on goal and netted four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also found the net, with Teravainen scoring on a power play.

Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to nine. Taylor Hall added two more assists, giving him four for the season. The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period and added another power play goal in the second.

Seattle Team Defense

Defensively, the Kraken gave up two early goals, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 into the game, followed by another at 10:03. However, they tightened up after that, allowing no goals in the second and third periods. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. Seattle’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

Chicago Team Defense

Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Defensively, Chicago had 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.

Kraken vs Blackhawks Trends

• When looking at their past five road matchups, Seattle has an puck line record of 1-4 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
• In their last three home games, Chicago has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
• Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Chicago has an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
• The last ten games that Seattle was favored, they have an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 5-5 straight up.

Kraken vs Blackhawks Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blackhawks to come out with a win against the Kraken while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +133, I’m placing my bet on the Blackhawks to win outright.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Blackhawks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Blackhawks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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