Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026
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The Ottawa Senators head west on Saturday night to face the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop for this cross-conference matchup is scheduled for 10:00 PM and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Ottawa enters the game with a winning record and hopes to continue its recent momentum while Seattle looks to bounce back after a disappointing loss in its most recent outing. At the time of this writing the odds for the moneyline, total, and puck line were not released. For more analysis on the entire NHL slate, be sure to check out our free NHL picks for expert predictions and daily betting insights.
Ottawa Carrying Solid Momentum
The Ottawa Senators enter this matchup with a 30-22-9 overall record and they have been fairly strong on the road this season with a 16-12-4 mark away from home ice. Ottawa has played competitive hockey over the last couple of weeks and has won three of its last five games. The Senators recently picked up wins over Calgary, Toronto, and Philadelphia while also dropping close overtime games against Edmonton and Detroit during that stretch.
Offensively the Senators have been productive throughout the season. Ottawa is averaging 3.30 goals per game while generating 28.6 shots per contest. The team has shown the ability to create consistent scoring chances and capitalize on power play opportunities. Their aggressive offensive style has helped them stay competitive in tight games and produce enough scoring to win games when their defense holds up.
Special teams have been one of the strengths for Ottawa this season. The Senators have recorded 46 power play goals while operating at a 23.7 percent power play success rate, which is among the stronger units in the league. However, the defensive side has been more inconsistent. Ottawa is allowing 3.22 goals per game, and their penalty kill has struggled at times with a 72.4 percent success rate. If the Senators can tighten up defensively while continuing to generate offense, they remain a dangerous opponent. 
Seattle Looks to Protect Home Ice
The Seattle Kraken enter the contest with a 29-23-9 overall record and they have played solid hockey at home with a 16-10-5 record at Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle has had mixed results over the last few games, winning two of their last five contests. The Kraken recently defeated Carolina and Vancouver but also suffered losses against St. Louis, Dallas, and another matchup against St. Louis earlier in the week.
Seattle has relied heavily on a structured defensive approach this season. The Kraken are averaging 2.82 goals per game while allowing 2.87 goals per contest. They generate 25.2 shots per game and allow 29.4 shots against. While their offense is not among the highest scoring in the league, Seattle often stays competitive by keeping games tight and relying on disciplined defensive play.
Special teams have been relatively average for the Kraken. Seattle has scored 38 power play goals with a 21.5 percent conversion rate, which has helped generate offense when opportunities arise. However, their penalty kill has struggled at times and currently sits at 72.3 percent. Seattle has also been limited in short-handed production with just one short-handed goal this season. If the Kraken want to secure a win in this matchup, they will likely need a strong defensive performance and capitalize on their scoring chances.
Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken Pick
Senators vs Kraken Pick
- Pick: Ottawa Senators Moneyline
Ottawa enters this matchup playing slightly better hockey recently and has been more productive offensively throughout the season. The Senators average over three goals per game and their power play has been one of the more effective units in the league. Seattle has been competitive at home, but their offense has been somewhat inconsistent and they tend to play lower scoring games. With Ottawa showing the ability to generate more scoring chances and coming in with solid recent momentum, the Senators appear to have the edge in this matchup.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mark Zinno | +2,189.00 |
| 2 |  Nick Parsons | +1,919.00 |
| 3 |  Joseph D'Amico | +1,534.00 |
| 4 |  Rob Vinciletti | +1,456.00 |
| 5 |  Tom Macrina | +164.00 |
Senators vs Kraken Total Pick
- Pick: Under
I expect this game to be played at a fairly controlled pace. Seattle typically plays a defensive style of hockey and often keeps games close by limiting scoring chances. While Ottawa has a strong offensive unit, the Kraken generally slow games down and rely on structure in their own zone. Because of Seattle’s defensive style and Ottawa’s ability to protect a lead when ahead, I lean toward a lower scoring game in this matchup.
Final Score Prediction: Ottawa Senators 3, Seattle Kraken 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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