There is a Pacific Division tilt with the surprising third-place Seattle Kraken hosting the fifth-place Calgary Flames.
This game will be Seattle’s first since the holiday recess while Calgary enters this contest on the second half of a back-to-back following last night’s 2-1 loss in the Battle of Alberta.
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Flames vs Kraken picks and predictions
Second, the Flames cannot catch a break in overtime, currently tied for a league-worst seven overtime losses in just 10 games.
While the Kraken are more rested and are on home ice, that is not enough to justify this game’s price of a pick ‘em.
The Flames boast the better offense, defense, and goaltender in this matchup. Look for a much stronger second half of the season from Calgary, starting tonight against Seattle.
My best bet: Flames moneyline (-110)
Flames vs Kraken moneyline analysis
For those who enjoy a bit more risk, taking Calgary’s -1.5 puck line in the +200 range is not the worst play to make either.
A variety of factors have led to this short line on Calgary, including its slow start, Seattle’s impressive 18-10-4 start, and the fact that Seattle is rested on home ice.
However, in my eyes, those factors do not outweigh the fact that the Flames are generally playing better hockey in all three zones and have more dynamic talent.
Flames vs Kraken Over/Under analysis
I would lean towards the Over in this contest but am not confident enough to pull the trigger. Neither of these goaltenders have excelled in the crease, with each posting a save percentage south of .904 — outside the Top 40 goalies in the league.
Based on their metrics, positive regression is unlikely for either netminder as they both rank in the Bottom 10 among starting goaltenders in goals saved above expected per 60 minutes (GSAA/60) at 5-on-5. However, in front of Vladar and Jones are two defenses that rank in the Top 10 in the league in xGA/60 at 5-on-5.
These defenses could counteract the poor goaltending, plus I don’t trust Seattle’s offense, which ranks second-last in the league in xGF/60 at 5-on-5.
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Flames vs Kraken game info
| Location: | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA |
| Date: | Wednesday, December 28, 2022 |
| Puck drop: | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | TNT |
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