Seattle Kraken (3-2) vs Calgary Flames (4-0)
Game Info: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Climate Pledge Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken -142 / Calgary Flames +126 — Over/Under: 6
In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Seattle Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 19th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Calgary Flames are 4-0-0 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Calgary and Chicago swapped goals ten seconds apart in the first, but the Flames scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Flames were outshot by a total of 32-27, won 51.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Coronato (2) and Kuzmenko, while Wolf stopped 31 out of 32 shots in the game for the win.
Calgary also has wins over Edmonton, Philadelphia, and Vancouver to start the season undefeated. The Flames have scored 4.75 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 72.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jonathan Huberdeau and Rasmus Andersson have led Calgary with six points each, while Dan Vladar is 2-0-0 with a 2.96 goals-against average and an .880 save percentage this year.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 3-2-0 this year after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 6-4 in their last game. Seattle trailed 2-1 after the first period, but they scored four goals in the second to pull away with the win. The Kraken outshot Philadelphia by a total of 29-25, won 45.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Bjorkstrand, Eberle, McCann, Tolvanen, Wright, and Montour, while Grubauer stopped 21 out of 25 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, Seattle defeated Nashville by a score of 7-3 and lost to Dallas by a score of 2-0. Seattle has scored 3.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 14.3% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with three goals, four assists, and 11 shots on goal, while Joey Daccord is 2-0-0 with a 3.37 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
Why the Kraken will beat the Flames
- The Kraken have won three of their last four games.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games.
- The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The favorites have won the first period in five of the Flames’ last six games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kraken’s last four home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Flames’ last three night games at Climate Pledge Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last eight games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the Kraken’s last five home games against the Flames.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Eberle has scored at least one goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last four games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded a point in each of the Kraken’s last six games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts
- Connor Zary has recorded at least one point in seven of the Flames’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- Connor Zary has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Rasmus Andersson has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flames’ last six games against Western Conference opponents.
Calgary Flames vs Seattle Kraken Prediction
Calgary comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row to start the season, while Seattle is looking for their third straight win. The Flames have allowed just one goal in each of their last two games and they are almost scoring five goals per game. Seattle has scored 13 goals in their last two games, but we will see if they can keep that pace up, as I have some concerns about their goal-scoring this year. Regardless of that concern, the Kraken are hot right now and I like them to give the Flames their first loss. Take Seattle here.