Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 3/18/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (-152) Blackhawks (+126)

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (20-38-9) will attempt to defeat the Seattle Kraken (29-34-4) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have the Kraken at -152 while the Blackhawks are sitting at +126. The over/under is set at 6.

The Seattle Kraken were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-2 victory against the Hockey Club in their previous game. Seattle amassed 4 penalty minutes in this contest. The Kraken had a good offensive output in the win. Moreover, they had 3 chances on the power play but didn't get a goal. For the game, they scored on 4 of the 22 shots they launched.

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In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Seattle Kraken have notched 200 goals (16th in the NHL) so far this year and have conceded 215. For the current campaign, they have tallied 62 points and their points percentage is sitting at .463. Seattle comes into tonight with 184 power play opportunities and they have scored 34 goals out of those advantages, giving them a rate of 18.48%. At even strength, the Kraken have given up 181 goals while notching 166 as an offensive unit. Seattle has taken 1,822 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.0%. The Kraken have had 1,914 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .888. Seattle Kraken opponents have amassed 148 power play opportunities (30th in the league) and have come away with 34 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Joey Daccord. For his career, Daccord has accrued 59 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .567. His save percentage is .907 for his 3,945 minutes between the pipes. Daccord has seen 3,165 shots against him and has amassed 2,872 total saves. The opposition has notched 293 goals versus Daccord in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 4.46. He has compiled a win-loss mark of 44-45-16 and was named the starter in 104 games. Daccord has been involved in 114 games during his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, Chicago faced the Canucks in an outing where the Blackhawks went home in defeat by a score of 6-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this outing but didn't score a goal. The Blackhawks scored 2 goals out of the 19 shots on goal they took.

Over the course of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have 181 goals, 49 points, and a points percentage of .366. They have permitted 235 goals to be scored by way of 199 goals at even strength and 36 goals while they were shorthanded. The Blackhawks have accumulated 143 goals at even strength and 38 goals (19th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have a tally of 156 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 24.36%. Chicago has put up 1,633 shots (32nd in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.08%, while allowing their opponents 2,111 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 81.05% on their oppositions 190 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 88.9%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Spencer Knight in net. He has gathered 2,075 saves out of 2,287 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .907. Knight is the owner of a career record of 46-27-7 and has played in 84 games. He has started in 74 games and has racked up 3,179 minutes. Knight's percentage of quality starts comes out to 52.7% and he has qualified for 39 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 4.00 goals/game and he has yielded 212 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Seattle (-152)

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