Kraken vs. Lightning Preview, Odds, and Picks (Mar 17)

The out-of-form Tampa Bay Lightning will be aiming to get their form back on track when they travel to the Seattle Kraken on March 17. Find the odds and our picks here.

How to Watch

• When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026. 10:00 PM ET
• Where: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle
• How to Watch: ESPN+

Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Head-to-Head

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won seven of the eight head-to-head meetings between these sides. That includes a 100% record against the Kraken at the Climate Pledge Arena.

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Game Preview

The Seattle Kraken will have the home ice advantage on Tuesday, as they bid to record successive wins in the NHL. Seattle currently sit in fourth in the Pacific Division standings, but they have suffered six regulation losses in their last ten games.

Lane Lambert will still be aware that their playoff dreams are in their own hands, and confidence can be gained from the fact that the team have gone 16-13-5 at the Climate Pledge Arena.

Jordan Eberle is undeniably the team’s most important player, scoring a team-high 22 goals and contributing 44 points. Last time out, the Kraken stormed to a dominant 6-2 home win over the Florida Panthers.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will likely have pressure on their shoulders this week after suffering seven regulation defeats in their last ten. Their streaky run of results continued last time out, losing 4-2 at home to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Defensively, Tampa have been weak in their recent outings, conceding at least four in three of their last four games. Playing on the road should suit Jon Cooper’s team this week, as the Lightning have gone 20-9-4 on their travels.

That record means that Tampa have suffered two fewer regulation-time losses away from home than they have at the Benchmark International Arena.

Seattle Kraken vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Picks

This will be a competitive affair in the NHL on Tuesday. However, the Lightning are the preference based on their strength on the road, and their dominant head-to-head advantage over the Kraken.

Free Pick:

• Tampa Bay Lightning