Kraken vs. Ducks Prediction and Odds: Expect Goals in Tonight's Pacific Division Showdown
The Seattle Kraken continue their California road trip tonight when they take on the Anaheim Ducks.
The Kraken took down the San Jose Sharks last night, beating them by a final score of 3-1. They're not 5-3-2 in their last 10 games, but are facing the top team in the Pacific Division in the Ducks.
Anaheim holds a one point lead over the Calgary Flames for the top spot in the division, and they've gone 6-2-2 in their last 10 games. They downed the Blues in a big 3-2 overtime win on Sunday.
The Ducks won the first meeting between these two teams, winning by a final score of 7-4 on Nov. 11.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's Pacific Division matchup.
Kraken vs. Ducks Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Kraken +145
- Ducks -160
Puck line:
- Kraken +1.5 (-170)
- Ducks -1.5 (+150)
Total:
5.5 (Over -120/Under +100)
Kraken vs. Ducks Betting Trends
- The OVER is 14-5 in the Kraken last 19 games.
- Kraken are 3-8 in their last 11 road games.
- Ducks are 8-3 in their last 11 home games.
- The UNDER is 4-1 in the Ducks last five games.
Kraken vs. Ducks Prediction and Pick
The Ducks are the top team in their division, but some of the underlying stats show that they aren't performing as well as their record indicates. They rank 22nd in the NHL in CORSI%, 17th in high danger scoring chances, and 13th in high danger scoring chances against.
The story has been the same for the Kraken all season long. They're statistically a strong team, ranking 14th in CORSI% and they allow the third fewest high danger scoring chances against, but they're still dead last in team save percentage. Starting goaltender Philipp Grubauer allowed at least three goals in six straight games.
I can't back a team that has Grubauer in net, but I think the Ducks are an overrated squad. For those reasons, I'll back the OVER 5.5 instead.