Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames Prediction 12/18/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

The Seattle Kraken and the Calgary Flames meet Thursday in NHL action from the Scotiabank Saddledome. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Seattle Kraken vs. Calgary Flames prediction.

Seattle Kraken Recap

The Seattle Kraken come into this game looking to shake off a 5-3 loss to Colorado last time out to sit at 12-13-6 this season. After this game, Seattle will head on the road once again for a game against the San Jose Sharks.

Kraken Lose 3 Straight & 9 Of Last 10

Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken in scoring with 20 points including a team-high 10 goals and 10 assists while Jaden Schwartz has 15 points with 8 goals and 7 assists. Matty Beniers has 18 points with 4 goals and 14 assists and Brandon Montour has 16 points with 6 goals and 10 assists. Chandler Stephenson has 18 points with 7 goals and 11 assists and Vince Dunn has 19 points with 5 goals and 14 assists. Joey Daccord has gone 8-8-4 with a 2.89 GAA and an .893 save percentage while Philipp Grubauer is 4-3-1 with a 2.78 GAA and a .900 save percentage this season. Matt Murray is also 0-2-1 with a 2.21 GAA and a .922 save percentage this season.

Calgary Flames Recap

The Calgary Flames come into this game looking to bounce back from their 6-3 loss at the hands of San Jose in their last game to sit at 13-17-4 this season. After this game, Calgary will take on the Vegas Golden Knights at home.

Flames Alternate Wins & Losses In 4 Straight

Nazem Kadri leads the Flames with 29 points including 7 goals and a team-high 22 assists while Jonathan Huberdeau has 17 points with 6 goals and 11 assists and Morgan Frost has 18 points with 8 goals and 10 assists. Joel Farabee has 16 points with 8 goals and 8 assists while Mikael Backlund has 16 points with 5 goals and 11 assists and Blake Coleman has 15 points with 10 goals as well this season. Matt Coronato has 19 points with 10 goals and 9 assists and Rasmus Andersson has 22 points with 7 goals and 15 assists as well this season. In goal for the Flames, Dustin Wolf has gone 10-13-2 with a 2.96 GAA and an .896 save percentage so far this season while Devin Cooley is 3-4-2 with a 2.35 GAA and a .914 save percentage so far this season. 

Seattle Kraken @ Calgary Flames Betting Trends: December 18, 2025

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won each of their last six night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Kraken have lost nine of their last 10 games.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last seven home games.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Flames have won the second period in each of their last seven games as favorites when tied after the first period.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Kraken have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Flames.
• The Flames have lost two of their last three games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last 11 games between the Kraken and Flames.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 12 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Kraken have won the second period in each of their last four games against the Flames when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flames’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Kraken’s last five road games following a home loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Three of the last four games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last eight games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last five night games against opponents on a losing streak.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Blake Coleman has scored a goal in each of the Flames’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one assist in four of the Flames’ last five home games.
• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in each of the Flames’ last six games as favorites against the Kraken.
• Rasmus Andersson has recorded at least four shots in each of his last six appearances – longest active streak in the league.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Vince Dunn has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last four road games against the Flames.
• Chandler Stephenson has recorded a point in each of the Kraken’s last six games.
• Jared McCann has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Jordan Eberle has recorded 24 career assists against the Flames – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Matchup/League Facts

• The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league in power play percentage this season (13.76%).
• The Calgary Flames rank 30th in the league for goals per game this season (2.50).
• The Seattle Kraken rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.48).
• The Seattle Kraken rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (67.82%).

Seattle Kraken vs. Calgary Flames Prediction

I’m on the Kraken here. Seattle’s not playing great hockey right now but I can’t get myself to lay this price with the Flames even at home. Calgary is still a .500 team at home at best and this is still a Calgary team that is more than capable of falling apart on any given night. Give me the Kraken in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Seattle +150