The Blackhawks will play the Kraken on Saturday, April 4th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 10:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Blackhawks now have a 83.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Seattle Kraken starting this game with a 85.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Chicago Blackhawks - The Chicago Blackhawks start this game with a 14-19-6 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Chicago Blackhawks rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Seattle Kraken - The Seattle Kraken head to the first puck drop with a 17-15-5 record as a home team, putting them 10th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Chicago Blackhawks rank 27th (196) for goals scored. The Seattle Kraken currently sit 24th (208) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Chicago Blackhawks rank 6th (251) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Seattle Kraken have allowed 233 goals this season, resulting in a 15th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have a 3-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Seattle Kraken sporting a 1-6 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Chicago Blackhawks have a 27-35-14 record and the Seattle Kraken hold a 32-31-11 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! The Chicago Blackhawks, with a 27-35-14 record, face the Seattle Kraken...
In this battle of the ice, the Blackhawks aim to improve their 0.355 win percentage...
Meanwhile, the Kraken, with a 32-31-11 record and 0.432 win percentage, look to defend their turf...
As the regular season nears its end, both teams are hungry for valuable points...
Remember, the team with the highest season point total secures the best playoff seed...
We've provided each team's standings below. The tables contain the best bets for this matchup...
Bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM for a chance to win big...
Will the Blackhawks cast a spell on the Kraken? Only time will tell...
Best Blackhawks at Kraken Odds
| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Seattle Kraken |
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| Underdog Chicago Blackhawks | Favorite Seattle Kraken |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Seattle Kraken are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Blackhawks are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Seattle Kraken are -1.5 +154 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Blackhawks are +1.5 -185 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Blackhawks
Kraken
4/04/26 10:08pm EDT | +140-165 |
- Chicago Blackhawks bettors risk $100 to win $140 at +140 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Blackhawks is 41.67%.
- Seattle Kraken bettors risk $100 to win $60.61 at -165 odds. The implied probability for Seattle Kraken is 62.26%.
Chicago Blackhawks at Seattle Kraken Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Blackhawks
Kraken
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/04/26 10:08pm EDT | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Blackhawks
Total Goals
CHI at STL 4/04/26 10:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1352.5 u -102Bet |
Kraken
Total Goals
CHI at STL 4/04/26 10:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1023.5 u -135Bet |
Bobby McMann
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at STL 4/04/26 10:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Connor Bedard
To Score 3 Goals
CHI at STL 4/04/26 10:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| e - Seattle Kraken | 82 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 0.415 | 79 | 32 | 226 | 263 | -37.0 | 19-17-5 | 15-20-6 | 2-6 | 2-8-0 | L3 |
| e - Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 0.354 | 72 | 26 | 213 | 275 | -62.0 | 14-19-8 | 15-20-6 | 3-5 | 2-7-1 | W1 |
Chicago Blackhawks & Seattle Kraken Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Chicago Blackhawks YR: futures available
Seattle Kraken Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Seattle Kraken YR: futures available
Chicago Blackhawks & Seattle Kraken Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 10:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Blackhawks vs Seattle Kraken Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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