Kraken vs. Panthers Prediction & Picks - Oct. 17

After Brady Tkachuk's three-goal showing in the Florida Panthers' 3-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks, the Panthers (4-2-2) host the Seattle Kraken (5-2-1) on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will secure the victory in Saturday's matchup.

Kraken vs. Panthers Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Kraken 4, Panthers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Kraken (+158)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers are 2-2-4 in overtime matchups on their way to a 4-2-2 overall record.
• Florida is 3-0-2 (eight points) in its five games decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Panthers recorded just one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
• Florida has finished 1-0-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
• The Panthers are 2-1-1 in the four games when they have scored three or more goals (to register five points).
• In the only game when Florida has scored a single power-play goal, it lost in overtime to record one point.
• In the six games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 4-1-1 (nine points).
• The Panthers have been outshot by opponents twice, and went 0-1-1.

Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken have a 5-2-1 record this season and are 1-1-2 in matchups that have needed overtime.
• This season the Kraken scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Seattle has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
• The Kraken have scored more than two goals in five games, earning nine points from those contests.
• Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in six games this season and has registered seven points from those matchups.
• Seattle is undefeated (2-0-0, four points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
• The Kraken have been outshot by opponents six times this season, and earned seven points in those games.

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Kraken vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida

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