Kraken vs. Flames Picks and Prediction – 3/25/2025
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Seattle Kraken (30-36-5) vs. Calgary Flames (33-25-11)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
TV: ESPN+
Previous Games:
- Kraken: 2-game losing streak
- Flames: 3-game winning streak
Head-to-Head:
The Kraken have struggled recently, particularly on the road, while the Flames are on a roll with three straight wins. The Flames are 5-2-3 in their last 10 games, while the Kraken are 4-5-1, and the Flames will look to avenge their February loss to Seattle in this matchup.
Seattle Kraken Breakdown:
Seattle has been inconsistent, posting just 4 wins in their last 10 games. The Kraken's offense has been decent, averaging 3.3 goals per game, but their defense has been an issue, allowing 3.4 goals per game. Joey Daccord is expected to start in net with a 2.70 GAA and a .870 SV%, but he’s had trouble stopping pucks recently. Seattle's penalty kill is solid at 84.4%, but they continue to give up too many goals to maintain success.
Key Players:
- Brandon Montour: 5 goals, 4 assists
- Jordan Eberle: 2 goals, 7 assists
Calgary Flames Breakdown:
Calgary has been playing well, winning 5 of their last 10 games and 3 straight heading into this matchup. They average 2.8 goals per game, which isn't overwhelming but is still effective enough for their defense, which allows just 2.8 goals per game. Dustin Wolf will likely start in net, carrying a 2.63 GAA and a .905 SV%. Calgary's defense is better than Seattle's, and with their strong penalty kill (85.2%), they have the upper hand in this matchup.
Key Players:
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 5 goals, 7 assists
- Nazem Kadri: 6 goals, 3 assists
Betting Trends:
Seattle Kraken:
- 13 of their last 20 road games have ended in losses.
- The Kraken have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
Calgary Flames:
- Flames are 5-2-3 in their last 10 games.
- Flames are on a 3-game winning streak.
Exact Score Prediction:
Calgary Flames 4 – Seattle Kraken 2
Our Best Bet:
Calgary Flames ML (-135)