Ducks vs Kraken Prediction 10/9/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 9th 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 went 35-37-10 last year and they finished with 80 points, which was sixth in the Pacific Division and 12th in the Western Conference. Anaheim was better than the bottom teams in the league, but never really had a shot at making the playoffs. The Ducks started the season by losing five of their first eight games, but did win their opener against San Jose by a score of 2-0. Anaheim finished the season by losing six of their last eight games and they scored two goals or fewer in each of their last four. Last year, Anaheim scored 217 goals, which was ranked 30th in the NHL, while they allowed 261 goals against, which was ranked 22nd. 

In the preseason, Anaheim went 4-3 overall and won three of their last four games. The Ducks got wins against Utah, Los Angeles, and San Jose (twice), while they lost all three of their games to Los Angeles. Anaheim will be looking for improvement over last year, but I still don’t see them threatening for a playoff spot. The Ducks will be led by Kreider, Gauthier, Killorn, and Trouba, while Dostal and Mrazek will be the top two goalie options to start the year. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken were 35-41-6 last season and they finished with 76 points, which was seventh in the Pacific Division and 13th in the Western Conference. Seattle had plenty of expectations going into last year, but they were bad all season and never had a chance at the postseason. The Kraken started the 24-25 season by winning four of their first six games, including a 3-2 loss against the Blues in their first game. Seattle ended the season by losing eight of their last 13 games and they allowed 18 goals in their last four games. Last year, the Kraken scored 245 goals, which was ranked 16th in the NHL, while they allowed 262 goals against, which was ranked 24th. 

In the preseason, Seattle went 3-3 overall, but did lose two of their last three. The Kraken picked up wins against Vancouver and Edmonton (twice), while losing to Calgary (twice) and Vancouver. Seattle will look for a lot of improvement from last year’s rough season and they will be led by Beniers, McCann, Eberle, and Dunn. The Kraken will have Daccord and Grubauer as their top two goalies to start the season. 

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

The Kraken have lost six of their last eight games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The Ducks have won each of their last two games as road underdogs against the Kraken.
The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The Ducks have covered the puck line in each of their last three games against the Kraken.
In each of the Ducks’ last six Thursday night games, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.

Total Goals Facts

Six of the Kraken’s last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents at Climate Pledge Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
Five of the last six night games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Three of the Ducks’ last four season openers have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Ducks’ last six games at Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

Jordan Eberle has recorded a point in each of his last eight appearances with the Kraken as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Matthew Beniers has scored a goal in four of the Kraken’s last five games as home favorites.
Jared McCann has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last six games against Pacific Division opponents at Climate Pledge Arena.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one point in each of his last five road appearances against the Kraken.
Frank Vatrano has scored a goal in each of the Ducks’ last three games as underdogs against the Kraken.
Mikael Granlund has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances against the Kraken.

Ducks vs Kraken Prediction 

Both of these teams finished towards the bottom of the Pacific standings last year, so this is a great chance for each side to start the season with a win. Seattle will be at home for this battle, but I think they have a serious lack of depth on their roster. Anaheim was a very tough team to play at times last season and if they can stay healthy, they will be a tough team to beat once again. Take the Ducks to get the win here.