Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken 3/9/23 – The Ottawa Senators will travel to Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken. With a record of 32-27-4 on the season while Seattle having an overall record of 37-21-6. These teams met previously this season with Seattle emerging victorious. The NHL betting predictions are updated online and the Seattle Kraken seems to hold the upper hand in this game.
Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken
Date & Time: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Climate Pledge Arena
Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken Betting Odds
Senators
Moneyline: +118
Puckline: +1.5 (-213)
Total: 6 over (-122)
Kraken
Moneyline: -147
Puckline: -1.5 (+167)
Total: 6 under (-101)
Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken Analysis
Ottawa was the favorite in their last game, yet were trounced 5-0 by the Chicago Blackhawks. Mads Soogard allowed five goals on 21 shots faced. Ottawa Senators has been on fire lately, scoring five or more goals in five of their last six games. They rank 16th in goals per game and eighth in shots per game this year; however, defense and goaltending have both been slightly below average this year; Ottawa ranks 17th in goals against per game and 19th in shots against per game. Ottawa is currently fifth in the Atlantic division, five points away from securing the final Wild Card spot.
Seattle Kraken had been a favorite in their previous game and covered the puckline by defeating Anaheim Ducks 5-2. Jared McCann scored one goal and had an assist, while Matty Beniers added two assists. Eeli Tolvanen, Daniel Sprong, Jamie Oleksiak, and Jaden Schwartz each netted one goal. Seattle’s offense has been highly effective this season, ranking fifth in goals per game and 23rd in shots per contest. They have scored four or more goals in seven of the last 10 games. On defense, Seattle ranks 16th overall in goals against per game at third shots against per game. Seattle is in third place in the Pacific division, just two points ahead of the fourth-place Edmonton Oilers. Though their offense has been efficient, Seattle could use more reliable goaltending if they want to make any noise during the postseason.
Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa’s last 6 games. Ottawa are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa’s last 6 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference. Ottawa are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games played in March.
Seattle are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games. Seattle are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Seattle are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games played on a Thursday.
Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken Free Pick
Both teams have been on fire lately. The Kraken are striving to remain in the top three of their division, while Ottawa is competing with several teams for one of two Wild Card spots in the Eastern Conference. Seattle’s offense has been particularly strong this season and they will look to extend their winning streak at home against Ottawa once more. The online NHL betting picks are intact for the Seattle Kraken to win this game and cover the spread.
Free Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5 (+167)
