The Seattle Kraken (2-0-0) and Montreal Canadiens (2-1-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Canadiens are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6 (-105o / -115u). The Canadiens are a -160 favorite to win outright, while the Kraken are +135 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Kraken vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks.
Kraken vs. Canadiens Odds, Pick
| Kraken Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -190 | 6 -105o / -115u | +135 |
| Canadiens Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +160 | 6 -105o / -115u | -160 |
Kraken vs. Canadiens Spread: Canadiens -1.5 (+160), Kraken +1.5 (-190)
Kraken vs. Canadiens Over/Under: 6 (-105o / -115u)
Kraken vs. Canadiens Moneyline: Kraken +135, Canadiens -160
Kraken vs. Canadiens Preview
The Seattle Kraken look to stay perfect as they travel north of the border to face the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Montreal is a -160 favorite, while Seattle checks in at +135 on the moneyline. The total sits at 6 goals.
Seattle has opened the season with back-to-back wins, holding both the Ducks and Golden Knights to a single goal. Their defensive structure has been excellent, led by Brandon Montour, Ryan Lindgren, and Vince Dunn, who’ve helped the Kraken get the puck out quickly and limit opposing pressure.
Up front, Jared McCann has rediscovered his scoring touch with goals in each of the first two games. After offseason surgery, he looks fully healthy and closer to the 30–40 goal threat that drove Seattle’s offense two years ago.
The Canadiens, meanwhile, split their first three — dropping the opener 5–2 in Toronto before bouncing back with wins over Detroit (5–1) and Chicago (3–2).
The team's young core — Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Lane Hutson — is dangerous, but they’ve also shown defensive lapses that a structured team like Seattle can exploit.
Kraken vs. Canadiens Prediction
This match is a prime spot for the visitors. According to Evan Abrams’ “Home to Road Dogs” system, NHL teams starting a road stretch immediately after playing at home tend to be undervalued early in the season.
With fresh legs, sharper focus, and less distraction, these teams often outperform expectations as underdogs. Public bettors typically overrate home teams in these situations, creating value on the visiting side — exactly where Seattle finds itself tonight.
The Kraken’s disciplined defensive play and strong special teams give them the tools to grind out another close, low-scoring game. Combine that with their situational edge as a motivated early-season road dog, and the value tilts toward the visitors.
Best Bet: Kraken ML (+135, bet365)
