NHL Predictions: Lightning vs Kraken Picks & Odds Tonight
The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. TNT and HBO Max will carry the broadcast.
Match details and viewing
This matchup features a Lightning club that has excelled on the road. Tampa Bay is tied for second in the NHL with 20 road wins this season. Odds at publication showed the Lightning as favorites.
Odds and lines
Moneyline: Lightning -180 | Kraken +155. Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+135) | Kraken +1.5 (-155). Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5.
Why Darren Raddysh is the focus
Darren Raddysh ranks ninth among NHL defensemen in shots on goal. He shoots primarily from the right-point area. That zone lines up with Seattle’s defensive tendencies.
Raddysh has averaged 3.7 shots and 7.5 attempts per game in recent samples. He cleared the 2.5-shots mark in 12 of 16 games. He is in the midst of a 10-game goal drought, his longest this season.
Seattle’s vulnerabilities
The Kraken have allowed the fifth-most shots to defensemen over their past 10 games. Seattle has operated at a Top-10 5-on-5 pace in that stretch. They also sit last in shots allowed to the right point this year.
Seattle ranks near the bottom in scoring chances allowed to defensemen. Those numbers create a favorable matchup for high-volume point shooters. That context boosts the value of shot props for Raddysh.
Predictions and recommended plays
Primary pick: Darren Raddysh Over 2.5 shots (+100). The projection targets his elevated shot volume against Seattle’s tendencies. He should see ample attempts from his preferred shooting lane.
Same-game parlay suggestion: Raddysh Over 2.5 shots, Raddysh anytime goal, and Tampa Bay moneyline. Rationale centers on point-shot volume and Tampa Bay’s road form. The Kraken have struggled against teams that excel in limiting goals per game.
Trends and context
Seattle has won only seven of 22 games versus teams that rank Top 10 in preventing goals per game. That lack of consistent scoring depth may be decisive. Tampa Bay’s road success adds another layer to the matchup advantage.
About the analyst and publication
This report was prepared by Todd Cordell, a betting analyst with more than 12 years of experience. Cordell specializes in data-driven NHL coverage and shot-prop markets.
He previously covered NHL and MLB for theScore and runs Devils-focused analysis at InfernalAccess. Cordell holds a 2014 diploma in print journalism from Sheridan College. This article appears on Filmogaz.com and was updated March 17, 2026, at 10:28 AM ET.
For readers searching for NHL Predictions: Lightning vs Kraken Picks & Odds Tonight, this breakdown emphasizes Raddysh as a high-value target. Odds were accurate at publishing and may change before puck drop.
