Kraken vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - April 4

The Seattle Kraken (32-31-11) carry a three-game losing streak into a home matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks (27-35-14), who have fallen in five straight, on Saturday, April 4 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Blackhawks have gone 2-5-3 while totaling 21 total goals (one power-play goal on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 4.0%). They have allowed 36 goals.

Kraken vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Kraken 4, Blackhawks 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-171)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken have a 32-31-11 record overall, with a 7-11-18 record in games that have gone to overtime.
• Seattle has 27 points (11-5-5) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the 10 games this season the Kraken registered only one goal, they finished 0-9-1.
• Seattle has finished 2-13-5 in the 20 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering nine points).
• The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 41 games (30-7-4, 64 points).
• In the 31 games when Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 15-9-7 to record 37 points.
• In the 21 games when it outshot its opponent, Seattle is 6-12-3 (15 points).
• The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 48 times, and went 24-18-6 (54 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 27-35-14 record this season and are 7-14-21 in games that have required overtime.
• Chicago has earned 29 points (10-7-9) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in 15 games and they finished 0-14-1 in those matchups.
• Chicago has 15 points (5-9-5) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Blackhawks have earned 52 points in their 37 games with three or more goals scored.
• This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 28 games has a record of 13-10-5 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 10-7-4 (24 points).
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 52 games, going 17-25-10 to register 44 points.

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Kraken vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington

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