Ducks vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Dec. 22

The Anaheim Ducks (21-13-2, fourth in the Western Conference) take on an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Seattle Kraken (13-14-6, 13th in the Western Conference), on Monday, Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Monday's contest.

Over the past 10 contests, the Kraken have registered a 2-8-0 record after totaling 24 total goals (seven power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.6%). Their opponents have scored a combined 35 goals in those games.

Ducks vs. Kraken Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Ducks 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-191)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks are 8-2-10 in overtime games as part of a 21-13-2 overall record.
  • Anaheim is 7-3-2 (16 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Ducks scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
  • Anaheim finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Ducks have scored more than two goals 26 times, and are 20-5-1 in those games (to record 41 points).
  • In the eight games when Anaheim has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-1-1 record (13 points).
  • In the 17 games when it outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 11-5-1 (23 points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 10-5-1 (21 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken (13-14-6 overall) have posted a record of 5-6-11 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
  • Seattle has earned 17 points (7-3-3) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Kraken recorded only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has earned three points (1-4-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 19 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
  • This season, Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 6-6-4 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-1 (seven points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 23 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Ducks Rank Ducks AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
3rd 3.44 Goals Scored 2.52 31st
31st 3.42 Goals Allowed 3.06 16th
3rd 30.6 Shots 25.8 26th
25th 29.0 Shots Allowed 28.6 23rd
23rd 16.81% Power Play % 19.00% 15th
28th 75.63% Penalty Kill % 68.75% 32nd

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