Flames vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Jan. 5

The Seattle Kraken (18-14-7) will aim to prolong a four-game road win streak when they square off against the Calgary Flames (18-19-4) on Monday, Jan. 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to bring home the win in Monday's hockey game.

During the last 10 contests for the Kraken (6-3-1), their offense has totaled 29 goals while their defense has conceded 21 goals. They have recorded 23 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored seven goals (30.4%).

Flames vs. Kraken Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Flames 3, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Flames (-148)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

  • The Flames are 18-19-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime matchups.
  • In the 11 games Calgary has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-5-2 record (good for 10 points).
  • In the eight games this season the Flames scored only one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
  • Calgary has scored a pair of goals in 11 games this season (6-5-0 record, 12 points).
  • The Flames have scored three or more goals 19 times, and are 12-5-2 in those games (to record 26 points).
  • In the 11 games when Calgary has scored a single power-play goal, it went 4-6-1 to record nine points.
  • In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Calgary is 8-10-2 (18 points).
  • The Flames' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Flames went 10-8-2 in those matchups (22 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a record of 18-14-7 this season and are 6-7-13 in overtime matchups.
  • Seattle has earned 19 points (8-3-3) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has four points (1-4-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Kraken have earned 37 points in their 24 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games and picked up 23 points with a record of 9-6-5.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 4-7-2 (10 points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 14-6-3 to register 31 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Flames Rank Flames AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
27th 2.66 Goals Scored 2.62 30th
11th 2.9 Goals Allowed 2.85 10th
7th 29.2 Shots 25.9 26th
20th 28.5 Shots Allowed 28.9 24th
32nd 14.62% Power Play % 20.18% 14th
14th 81.1% Penalty Kill % 70.27% 32nd

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