Kraken vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - Jan. 23

The Seattle Kraken (22-18-9) host the Anaheim Ducks (26-21-3, winners of five in a row) at Climate Pledge Arena. The contest on Friday, Jan. 23 begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Friday's game.

The Ducks have put up a 5-5-0 record over their past 10 games. They have scored 26 goals while allowing 30 in that time. On the power play, 23 opportunities have resulted in three goals (13.0% conversion rate).

Kraken vs. Ducks Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Ducks 4, Kraken 3.

Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-105)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken (22-18-9 overall) have a 6-9-15 record in contests that have needed overtime.
Seattle has 21 points (8-4-5) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the six games this season the Kraken recorded only one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
Seattle has scored exactly two goals in 11 games this season (1-6-4 record, six points).
The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 30 games (21-6-3, 45 points).
In the 24 games when Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 27 points after finishing 10-7-7.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Seattle is 5-8-2 (12 points).
The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Kraken finished 16-9-5 in those matchups (37 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks (26-21-3 overall) have posted a record of 11-3-14 in games that have needed OT this season.
In the 15 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
In eight games this season when the Ducks ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-6-1).
Anaheim has six points (3-5-0) when scoring two goals this season.
The Ducks have earned 46 points in their 32 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 7-2-2.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 13-9-1 (27 points).
The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Ducks went 11-9-2 in those contests (24 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Kraken Rank	Kraken AVG		Ducks AVG	Ducks Rank
25th	2.78	Goals Scored	3.18	13th
11th	2.94	Goals Allowed	3.52	31st
28th	25.5	Shots	30.1	3rd
24th	29.2	Shots Allowed	28.8	21st
11th	22.7%	Power Play %	16.45%	27th
30th	72.59%	Penalty Kill %	77.84%	22nd

Kraken vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
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Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington