The Nashville Predators (6-10-3) visit the Seattle Kraken (9-9-1) for an intriguing Western Conference matchup at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is set for 10:00 PM EST on TNT.

Key Statistics:

• Predators Power Play: 23.3% (10th in NHL)
• Predators Penalty Kill: 90.8% (1st in NHL)
• Predators Face-off %: 53.3% (4th in NHL)
• Kraken Recent Form: 5-5-0 in last 10 games
• Head-to-Head: Teams have split last 6 meetings

Betting Odds:

• Predators: -140 ML, -1.5 (+175)
• Kraken: +120 ML, +1.5 (-225)
• Total: 5.5 goals (Over/Under -110)

Prediction: Predators ML (-140)

• Nashville's special teams advantage (both PP and PK)
• Strong face-off percentage indicates puck possession edge
• Revenge factor from previous 7-3 loss to Seattle
• Kraken's slow starts (led after 1st period only 3/19 games)
• Recent line movement favoring Nashville

The Predators' improving metrics and elite special teams should lead them to victory in what's expected to be a low-scoring affair. Nashville's new additions like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault are finding their rhythm, making the current -140 price an attractive value.

Additional Value Play: Under 5.5 goals (-110)

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