The Seattle Kraken (29-34-5) go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (20-38-9, losers of four straight) at United Center. The contest on Tuesday, March 18 starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which team we pick to bring home the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.
The Blackhawks are 3-5-2 over the last 10 games, totaling 30 total goals (four power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 19.0%). They have allowed 34 goals to their opponents.
Kraken vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Blackhawks 4, Kraken 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+130)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken are 6-5-11 in overtime matchups on their way to a 29-34-5 overall record.
- Seattle is 8-8-2 (18 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- In the nine games this season the Kraken scored only one goal, they finished 0-8-1.
- Seattle has finished 2-15-1 in the 18 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering five points).
- The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 35 games (27-5-3, 57 points).
- In the 24 games when Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 28 points after finishing 13-9-2.
- In the 30 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Seattle is 15-14-1 (31 points).
- The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 37 games. The Kraken went 14-19-4 in those matchups (32 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have earned a record of 3-9-12 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 20-38-9.
- Chicago has earned 15 points (4-9-7) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored just one goal in 12 games and they finished 0-11-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has earned seven points (2-18-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 31 games, earning 41 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 20 games has a record of 6-12-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-12-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 51 games. The Blackhawks finished 16-26-9 in those contests (41 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 2.97 | Goals Scored | 2.7 | 26th |
| 24th | 3.21 | Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 30th |
| 25th | 27.1 | Shots | 24.3 | 32nd |
| 17th | 28.5 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 30th |
| 23rd | 18.82% | Power Play % | 24.36% | 9th |
| 19th | 77.33% | Penalty Kill % | 81.05% | 11th |
Kraken vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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