In this article, we will formulate a Ducks and Kraken betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Tuesday, March 26th at the Enterprise Center. We will take a look at:
-The Anaheim Ducks recent form and recent player performance
-The Seattle Kraken recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Ducks and Kraken.
Ducks Coming off Overtime Loss
The Ducks in the last game faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning and they were defeated 3-2 in overtime. The Ducks were led by Ross Johnston who finished with one goal. The Ducks are averaging 2.48 goals while their defense is giving up 3.58 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league, while the defense is ranked 29th. Frank Vatrano has scored 30 goals and added 21 assists. The Ducks will meet the Oilers after this back-to-back set against the Kraken.
Kraken Looking to Bounce Back
The Kraken in the last game faced off against the Montreal Canadiens in the last game, and they were defeated 5-1. At the end of the first period, the Kraken were down 4-0, and they couldn’t bounce back. Jordan Eberle scored the only goal for the Kraken. The Kraken are averaging 2.6 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.86 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th, while the defense is ranked 8th.
Seattle Kraken Team Facts
- The Kraken have lost each of their last eight games.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Ducks and Kraken.
- The Kraken have won the first period in each of their last four games against the Ducks.
Anaheim Ducks Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the Ducks’ last nine games.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in eight of the Ducks’ last nine games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Ducks’ last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Ducks’ last seven games.
Ducks vs Kraken Betting Prediction
The name of the game for both of these teams all season has been the lack of scoring, and it’s going to be no different in this game. The Kraken are averaging only 2.6 goals, while the Ducks are averaging only 2.48 goals per game. The Kraken and Ducks are both going to have major issues scoring, and that will lead to this game being lower scoring. Back the under to cash here with ease.