Seattle Kraken vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Western Conference Matchup Preview
Two struggling Western Conference teams face off as the 13th-place Seattle Kraken (29-34-5) travel to take on the 15th-place Chicago Blackhawks (20-38-9) at United Center on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The game is set to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Recent Performance
Seattle enters this matchup following a 3-2 overtime loss at home against the Winnipeg Jets on March 16. Meanwhile, Chicago last played on March 15, suffering a 6-2 defeat on the road against the Vancouver Canucks.
Betting Odds and Game Information
According to the latest odds, the Kraken are the favorites to win this matchup with a moneyline of -159, while the Blackhawks are listed as underdogs at +134. The over/under for total goals in the game is set at 6.
Game Details:
Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
TV Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
Live Stream: Available via Fubo
Seattle Kraken: Stats and Trends
Seattle has performed well when favored, securing 11 wins in 22 games this season.
When playing with moneyline odds shorter than -159, the Kraken have won three of six matchups.
Based on implied probability, Seattle has a 61.4% chance of winning this game.
In 39 of their 68 games this season (57.4%), the total goals have exceeded 6.
Over their last 10 games, the Kraken have recorded a 4-5-1 record, earning 65.0% of possible points.
They have averaged 3.2 goals per game (32 total) in that span.
Defensively, they have conceded an average of 3.4 goals per game (34 total) in their last 10 matchups.
Chicago Blackhawks: Stats and Trends
Chicago has played 64 games as the underdog this season, securing victories in 19 of those matchups (29.7%).
When listed as an underdog of +134 or longer, the Blackhawks have won 15 out of 52 games.
The moneyline odds suggest that Chicago has a 42.7% chance of winning this contest.
The Blackhawks’ games have exceeded 6 total goals in 42 of their 67 games this season.
Over their last 10 matchups, Chicago has posted a 3-5-2 record, securing 55.0% of available points.
During this stretch, the team has averaged 3.0 goals per game (30 total).
Defensively, the Blackhawks have allowed 3.4 goals per game (34 total) over their last 10 games.
Both teams will look to break out of their respective struggles and improve their standings in this Western Conference battle.