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Seattle Kraken Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Anaheim Ducks in Western Conference Matchup

On Thursday, March 27, the Anaheim Ducks will face off against the Seattle Kraken in a Western Conference matchup at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. This will be the third meeting of the season between these two teams, with Seattle having won the first two games and holding a five-game winning streak against Anaheim. The Kraken are entering the game as heavy favorites, with the current line set at Seattle -235. The puck is scheduled to drop at 10:00 p.m. for what is sure to be an exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mighty Ducks +195 | Kraken -235
• Spread: Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-135) | Kraken -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 70%.

Anaheim vs Seattle Stats

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

The Ducks will be facing the same team for the second time in three days, after starting their five-game road trip with a 4-0 loss to Seattle. Anaheim is struggling with a 1-8-1 record in their last 10 games and a 13-20-2 record on the road. They have been shut out four times in their last seven games and have only scored 13 goals in the last 10 games. The team is currently ranked 30th in goals per game, with their leading scorer Frank Vatrano having only 51 points. Goalie Lukas Dostral is expected to start after a solid performance in his last five games, allowing only 10 goals and earning a shutout. The Ducks also rank 30th in goals-against average and penalty killing. Overall, Anaheim is ranked 32nd in power rankings, 30th in offense, 30th in defense, and has a season record of 24-44-4. If you are looking to make money through betting, consider checking out the top betting sites available.

Seattle Kraken Analysis

On Tuesday, the Seattle Kraken defeated Anaheim 4-0 in the second game of their five-game homestand. The Kraken have a home record of 15-16-6 this season and are 2-6-2 in their last 10 games. Joey Daccord, with a record of 18-15-11, a 2.42 goals-against average, and a .917 save percentage, was not heavily tested in this contest, making 12 saves for the win. Seattle has the eighth-best goals-against average in the league at 2.85. Eeli Tolvanen had a standout game, scoring a goal and assisting on two others. He is fifth in team scoring with 39 points. Seattle's offense ranks 29th in the league, averaging 2.62 goals per game. The Kraken have a power ranking of 19 and a record of 29-29-13. Anaheim has won their last three matchups against Seattle.

Kraken Favored to Win Competition, Consider Betting on Them Giving Up 1.5 Goals

The Kraken are heavily favored to win this upcoming competition, making a Moneyline bet on them less lucrative. Therefore, it may be more strategic to consider taking the risk of giving up 1.5 goals instead. The team has acquired five consecutive victories against the Ducks, with three of those wins occurring in Seattle. In each of the games held in Seattle, the Kraken have outperformed the Ducks by at least three goals, showcasing their dominance. Anaheim has suffered defeat in eight out of their last nine matches by a minimum of two goals. The Kraken recently halted an eight-game losing streak with a triumph over Anaheim and are determined to maintain their slim chances of reaching the playoffs.

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