- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kraken
- Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Seattle Kraken (31-28) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (36-21) on Mar. 21 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 5:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+140).
The Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Kraken vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Kraken | +1.5 -170 | 6 -102 | +145 |
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 +140 | 6 -118 | -175 |
Kraken vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 71.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Kraken vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 68.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Kraken Best Bets & Trends
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 20 of their last 25 games (+13.65 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+8.60 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 3P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 games (+4.85 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+3.40 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 20 away games (+2.95 Units / 11% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+16.15 Units / 57% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+15.00 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+13.50 Units / 43% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.10 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+8.80 Units / 23% ROI)
Kraken Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kraken are 43-25 against the spread this NHL season (+5.7 Units / 4.71% ROI).
- Kraken are 31-37 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units /0% ROI
- Kraken are 26-35 when betting the Over for -12.1 Units / -16.14% ROI
- Kraken are 35-26 when betting the Under for +6.95 Units /9.27% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 37-31 against the spread this NHL season (-0.05 Units /-0.04% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 36-32 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.55 Units / 5.74% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 32-34 when betting the Over for -5.5 Units / -7.28% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 34-32 when betting the Under for -1.15 Units / -1.53% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blue Jackets vs Kraken
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +160 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +190 |
| Jared McCann (Sea) | +240 |
| Charlie Coyle (CBJ) | +240 |
| Mason Marchment (CBJ) | +240 |
| Jordan Eberle (Sea) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Kraken
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -118 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Kraken
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +135 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -140 |
Kraken: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Kraken were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 30-37 (.448) this season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 64-83 (.435) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Kraken
The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets were 18-1 (.947) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .877
The Blue Jackets are 51-34 (.600) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .671
The Blue Jackets are 7-14 (.333) when tied after the first period this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kraken Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken have averaged 0.1 high danger chances per game while shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken scored on 10% of second chance opportunities last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken have 0.1 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken have scored on 31% of second chance opportunities while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets have secondary assisted on 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have scored 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have primary assisted on 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Kraken Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken have a .533 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Kraken allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kraken have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken have a .733 slot save percentage in 5v5 situations this month — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .837
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
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