The Seattle Kraken (12-13-6) will aim to break a three-game losing streak when they square off against the Calgary Flames (13-17-4) on the road on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we project to win Thursday’s game.
The Kraken’s offense has totaled 20 goals in their last 10 games, while their defense has given up 33 goals. They have recorded 38 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (15.8%). They are 1-8-1 over those games.
Flames vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Flames 3, Kraken 2.
Moneyline Pick: Flames (-176)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Flames Splits and Trends
The Flames have a 13-17-4 record overall, with a 3-4-7 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
In the eight games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-4-2 record (good for six points).
In the seven games this season the Flames registered only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
Calgary has scored two goals in 10 games this season (5-5-0 record, 10 points).
The Flames have scored more than two goals in 14 games (8-4-2, 18 points).
In the nine games when Calgary has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 2-6-1 record (five points).
When it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 6-10-2 (14 points).
The Flames’ opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Flames finished 7-6-2 in those contests (16 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
The Kraken (12-13-6 overall) have posted a record of 5-6-11 in contests that have required OT this season.
In the 13 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
This season the Kraken registered only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has earned three points (1-3-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Kraken have earned 25 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 6-5-4 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-1 (seven points).
The Kraken’s opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Kraken finished 9-5-3 in those contests (21 points).
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