ABC Hockey Saturday Double Header Has Playoff Implications

At the onset of the week, the Seattle Kraken’s NHL betting odds playoff hopes were hanging by a thread. On Saturday, they have a difficult road game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Philadelphia is in a better position but with no margin for error. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning is one of the hottest teams in the NHL. On Saturday, the Bolts host the Boston Bruins. Of major concern is that the Bruins are in the playoff bubble with Seattle and Philadelphia. The ABC Hockey Saturday doubleheader will be pressure-packed with playoff significance.

Seattle Kraken vs. Philadelphia Flyers NHL Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, March 8, 2025, 12:30 p.m. ET
Location:Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
TV Coverage:ABC
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Seattle Kraken Team Overview

The Seattle Kraken are 26-31-4 straight up and 29-29-3 over/under the offshore bookmaker total. Also, Seattle is 13th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Seattle is nine points behind the Vancouver Canucks for the final spot in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Seattle has covered three out of their last eight games. While the Kraken has gone over the total in two of its previous six matchups.

Seattle has NHL rankings of 16th for goals scored and 26th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Kraken have NHL rankings of 25th for goals against and 23rd for penalty killing.

Philadelphia Flyers Team Overview

The Philadelphia Flyers are 27-26-8 straight up and 29-30-2 over/under the NHL betting total. Also, Philadelphia is 13th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Philadelphia is four points behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Philadelphia has covered four out of their last five games. While the Flyers have gone under the total in four of its previous six matchups.

Philadelphia has NHL rankings of 17th for goals scored and for 28th power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Flyers have NHL rankings of 27th for goals against and 18th for penalty killing.

SBG Best Bet: Philadelphia Flyers and Under the Total.

Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, March 8, 2025, 3 p.m. ET
Location:Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
TV Coverage:ABC
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Boston Bruins Team Overview

The Boston Bruins are 28-25-8 straight up and 30-30-1 over/under the sportsbook total. Also, Boston is 10th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Boston is two points behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Boston has covered one out of their last six games. At the same time, the Bruins have gone under the total in five of its previous seven matchups.

Boston has NHL rankings of 26th for goals scored and 29th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Bruins have NHL rankings of 23rd for goals against and 25th for penalty killing.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Overview

The Tampa Bay Lightning are 35-20-4 straight up and 25-29-5 over/under the NHL Odds total. Also, Tampa Bay is 4th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Tampa Bay is ten points behind the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Tampa Bay has covered nine out of their last ten games. In comparison, the Lightning has gone under the total in four of its previous six matchups.

Tampa Bay has NHL rankings of 2nd for goals scored and for 4th power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Lightning has NHL rankings of 7th for goals against and 11th for penalty killing.

SBG Best Bet: Tampa Bay Lightning and Under the Total.