Kraken vs Flames Prediction
Seattle comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games and they have allowed 15 goals in those three games. The Kraken are 4-2-0 at home this year, while the Flames are 2-5-0 on the road. Calgary has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of four. The Flames have not played well on the road and they are scoring just 2.53 goals per game this season. Take the Kraken to win here.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 8-5-1 this season after they lost to the Flames by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Seattle tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed five goals in the second and third for the loss. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 27-22, won 57.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle was led by Mackie Samoskevich, who had one goal and one assist, while Frederick Gaudreau added one goal. Joey Daccord stopped 11 out of 13 shots, while Philipp Grubauer stopped 10 out of 14 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-4, but lost to the Wild by a score of 5-1 before that. The Kraken have scored 3.57 goals per game and they have allowed 3.71 goals against per game, while also going 22.9% on the power play and 64.1% on the penalty kill this season. Chandler Stephenson has led the team with two goals and 10 assists, while Kaapo Kakko has added two goals and nine assists. Philipp Grubauer is 5-2-1 with a 3.24 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this season.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 7-8-0 this year after they defeated the Sharks by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Calgary had their lead cut to 2-1 in the third period, but they were able to hang on for the narrow win. The Flames were out shot by a total of 27-22, won 37.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary was led by Adam Klapka, who had one goal and one assist, while William Stromgren also added one goal. Dustin Wolf stopped 26 out of 27 shots in the victory.
Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Avalanche by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Kraken by a score of 6-2 before that. The Flames have scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 3.53 goals against per game, while also going 30.6% on the power play and 83.0% on the penalty kill this season. Joel Farabee has led the Flames with five goals and 10 assists, while Matt Coronato has added three goals and 11 assists. Dustin Wolf is 3-4-0 with a 3.94 goals against average and an .862 save percentage this year.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Flames have lost each of their last nine road games following a road win.
- The home team has won eight of the Flames’ last nine games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the Flames’ last nine games.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last nine road games.
- The Flames have lost the third period in eight of their last nine road games against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six night games between the Flames and Kraken have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Three of the last four games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 14 of the Kraken’s last 15 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Eberle has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against the Flames.
- Jared McCann has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances against the Flames.
- Jordan Eberle has scored the last goal in each of his last three home appearances against the Flames.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one assist in three of his last four appearances against the Kraken.
Positive Trends
After reviewing the above trends, I continue to like the Kraken here. Calgary has lost nine road games in a row following a road win, which really highlights their road struggles. The home team has also won eight of Calgary’s last nine games and the Flames have lost eight of their last third periods on the road against Pacific opponents. Take the Kraken to get another home win here.