The Anaheim Ducks (20-23-6) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (22-26-3) on Tuesday, January 28th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. Both the Ducks and Kraken will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 ET.
Ducks vs Kraken
The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Anaheim dropped to 20-23-6 with a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.
After falling behind 3-0, the Ducks got on the board with a goal from Brock McGinn at 9:44 in the third period. Mason McTavish added another for Anaheim with just 4 seconds left in the game.
The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
With a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins, the Kraken fell to 22-26-3 this season. Seattle was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the first at 16:37 and the second at 10:03. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal and failing to score.
Anaheim Offense Breakdown
Anaheim’s offense was limited to two goals in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season at the 9:44 mark in the third period, while Mason McTavish added his second goal on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.
The Ducks fired 39 shots on goal but were hindered by 16 giveaways. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist on McTavish’s late power-play goal.
Kraken Offense Breakdown
Seattle’s offense was shut out in their recent 2-0 loss to Boston. Despite taking 23 shots on goal, the Kraken couldn’t find the net and were held scoreless for the game. The team had 19 giveaways, which didn’t help their efforts to generate scoring chances.
Seattle failed to score in any of the three periods, including the first, where Boston took a 2-0 lead. The Kraken remain at 22-26-3 following the loss.
Anaheim Team Defense
Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period and another late in the second. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim’s defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.
Seattle Team Defense
Defensively, the Kraken allowed both of Boston’s goals in the first period, with the second coming on a power play. However, they tightened up after that, not conceding in the second or third periods. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. Seattle’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Ducks vs Kraken Trends
- Across their three previous road games, Anaheim has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 1 goals per game.
- Across their last three home contests, Seattle has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Kraken have gone 3-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Ducks have an puck line record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Ducks vs Kraken Prediction
For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Ducks to secure a victory over the Kraken on the road. With the moneyline currently set at +116, I’m locking in my bet on the Ducks straight-up.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Ducks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Ducks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to remain below that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the under.
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Last updated:January 28, 2025 Ducks, Kraken