Calgary Flames vs Seattle Kraken Betting Picks & Predictions
The Calgary Flames will face off against the Seattle Kraken in a division matchup at the Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday evening. The Flames, currently undefeated this
Game outlook
The Calgary Flames will face off against the Seattle Kraken in a division matchup at the Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday evening. The Flames, currently undefeated this season with a 5-6 record, will look to continue their winning streak, while the Kraken will aim to maintain their position as 2nd in the Pacific Division with a 3-2-0 record. Seattle has won their previous two meetings against Calgary, including a victory in Calgary last season. The game is set to start at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, with Seattle opening as the betting favorite at -142.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Flames +122 | Kraken -142
Spread: Flames +1.5 (-209) | Kraken -1.5 (+179)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 59%.
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames have had a strong start to their 2024 season, winning their first four games including a recent 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Key players contributing to the success include LW Andrei Kuzmenko and RW Matt Coronato, who scored two goals. Goalie Dustin Wolf's performance was also essential in securing the win. Center Connor Zary has been a standout player with points in all four games. The team's offense has been particularly impressive, scoring four goals or more in three of the four games. In the 2023 season, the Flames struggled with goal scoring and defense, but this year they have improved significantly, ranking 2nd in offense and 8th in defense. Despite key injuries to centers Kevin Rooney and Yegor Sharangovich, the Flames continue to dominate with a perfect 5-6 record. Their current power ranking is 9th in the league.