Flames vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Oct. 4

The Seattle Kraken (1-1) host the Calgary Flames (0-2) at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kraken were defeated by the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in their last outing, while the Flames are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

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Here is our prediction for who will capture the victory in Sunday's game.

Flames vs. Kraken Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Kraken 6, Flames 0.

• Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-155)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Kraken (-1.5)

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Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken had a 34-37-11 record overall, with an 8-11-19 record in matchups that needed overtime, last season.
• Seattle picked up 27 points (11-5-5) in the 21 games it played that were decided by one goal.
• In the 11 games last season the Kraken recorded just one goal, they finished 0-10-1.
• Seattle took nine points from the 23 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (2-16-5 record).
• The Kraken scored three or more goals in 44 games (32-8-4, 68 points).
• In the 32 games when Seattle recorded a lone power-play goal, it had a 16-9-7 record (39 points).
• In the 22 games when it outshot its opponent, Seattle was 6-13-3 (15 points).
• The Kraken's opponent had more shots in 55 games last season. The Kraken went 26-23-6 in those matchups (58 points).

Flames Splits and Trends

• The Flames had a 34-39-9 record last season, and were 7-9-16 in contests that needed overtime.
• Calgary accumulated 26 points (10-6-6) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Across the 21 games last season the Flames ended up with just one goal, they picked up four points.
• Calgary picked up 18 points (8-9-2 record) last season when scoring two goals .
• The Flames scored three or more goals 37 times, accumulating 54 points (25-8-4).
• Last season Calgary scored a single power-play goal in 20 games, posting a record of 9-7-4.
• When outshooting its opponent last season, Calgary was 11-16-3 (25 points).
• The Flames were outshot by their opponents 50 times last season, and took 50 points from those games.

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Flames vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington

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