Ducks vs Kraken Prediction 1/23/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 23rd at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 26-21-3 this season after they defeated Colorado in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Anaheim blew a 1-0 lead in the third period, but they were able to bounce back for the shootout win. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 41-16, won 45.0% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got their lone goal from Viel, while Dostal stopped 40 out of 41 shots, which was a .976 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Rangers by a score of 5-3 and the Kings by a score of 2-1. The Ducks have won five games in a row and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 55 points. Anaheim has scored 3.18 goals per game and they have allowed 3.52 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. Cutter Gauthier has led Anaheim with 22 goals and 21 assists, while Troy Terry has added 13 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 17-12-2 with a 3.04 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this season. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 22-18-9 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Seattle trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the last four goals to pull away with the win. The Kraken recorded 25 shots on goal, won 54.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Beniers, Kakko, McCann, and Dunn, while Grubauer stopped 24 out of 25 shots, which was a .960 save percentage.

Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Penguins by a score of 6-3 and the Mammoth by a score of 6-3. The Kraken have lost four of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 53 points. Seattle has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 2.94 goals against per game, while also going 23.4% on the power play and 72.6% on the penalty kill this season. Matty Beniers has led Seattle with 11 goals and 21 assists, while Jordan Eberle has added 17 goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 12-12-5 with a 2.92 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kraken have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight road games following a road win.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Kraken have lost the second period in six of their last seven home games when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Kraken’s last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Ducks’ last five road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the last three games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last nine games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Ducks’ last seven games at Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Jared McCann has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents at Climate Pledge Arena.
• Jared McCann has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with the Kraken as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Beckett Sennecke has recorded at least one assist in each of the Ducks’ last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Ducks vs Kraken Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they have allowed two goals or fewer in four of their last five. The Ducks are 11-13-2 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 11-8-5 at home. Seattle has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last four. The Kraken are trending in the wrong direction and with Anaheim showing huge improvement with their defense, I like the Ducks to get the win. Take Anaheim to continue their winning streak here.

David Racey's Pick: Ducks ML