In this article, we will formulate a Flames vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 25th at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 33-25-11 this year after they defeated the Islanders in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Calgary trailed 2-1 in the first and 3-2 in the third, but they were able to tie the game and got the win in overtime. The Flames outshot New York by a total of 35-29, won 34.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coronato (2), Huberdeau, and Kadri, while Vladar stopped 26 out of 29 shots in the game.
Prior to that overtime win, the Flames defeated the Devils by a score of 5-3 and the Rangers by a score of 2-1. Calgary has won three games in a row, and they are currently fifth in the Pacific standings with 77 points. Calgary has scored 2.59 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 74.4% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau has led Calgary with 27 goals, 28 assists, and 134 shots on goal, while Nazem Kadri has added 26 goals, 26 assists, and 233 shots on goal. Dustin Wolf is 23-14-5 with a 2.63 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this year.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 30-36-5 this season after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Seattle trailed 4-2 in the second period, but they fought back before falling just short of the comeback. The Kraken outshot Edmonton by a total of 31-29, won 44.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Burakovsky, Kakko (2), and Schwartz, while Daccord stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Kraken lost to the Wild by a score of 4-0 but did beat the Blackhawks by a score of 6-2 before that. Seattle has lost three of their last four games, and they are currently second to last in the Pacific standings with 65 points. Seattle has scored 2.99 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.23 goals per game, while also going 19.4% on the power play and 76.6% on the penalty kill this season. Chandler Stephenson (day to day) has led Seattle with 11 goals, 37 assists, and 68 shots on goal, while Jared McCann has added 17 goals, 31 assists, and 168 shots on goal. Joey Daccord is 23-19-4 with a 2.70 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this year.
Why the Flames will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost 15 of their last 16 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Flames have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites following a road win.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 15 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last three games.
- The Flames have won the third period in each of their last 10 games as home favorites following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Fifteen of the Flames’ last 16 games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Kraken’s last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last nine games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Flames’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last eight home games.
- Nazem Kadri has scored a goal in four of the Flames’ last five games as favorites.
- MacKenzie Weegar has recorded at least one assist in each of the Flames’ last eight home games.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Andre Burakovsky has scored a goal in each of the Kraken’s last three games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jared McCann has recorded at least one assist in five of the Kraken’s last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Vince Dunn has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight road appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
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Flames vs Kraken Prediction
Calgary comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak, and they are trying to stay close in the Western Conference wild card race. The Flames are 18-11-5 at home this year, while the Kraken are 14-21-0 on the road. Seattle has dropped three of their last four games, and they have allowed nine goals in their last two. The Kraken don’t have terrible metrics when looking at the numbers, but they have really struggled to string wins together this season. The Flames are playing the better hockey right now, and Seattle has been pretty rough on the road, so give me Calgary to get the win.