The Anaheim Ducks (24-44-4) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (29-29-13) on Thursday, March 28th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. The Kraken are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Ducks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Kraken. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Ducks vs Kraken

The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

When playing on the road this season, the Ducks have gone 13-20-2, and they have lost five straight games away from home. In the Pacific Division, Anaheim is in 7th place and has gone 5-12 against divisional opponents. Overall, the Ducks are in 14th place in the Western Conference with a record of 24-44-4.

As the underdog this season, the Ducks have gone 20-39-4, and they have lost nine straight games. In their last ten games, Anaheim has gone just 1-9, and they have lost four straight games.

So far this season, the Ducks have gone 36-36 on the puck line, including 33-30 as an underdog. In their last ten games, they have gone just 2-8 vs. the puck line.

On the road, Anaheim has gone 18-17 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin away from home is -1.3 goals per game. In their last five road games, the Ducks are 0-5 against the puck line.

The Ducks aim to bounce back following their 4-0 loss on the road to the Kraken. The Kraken defense proved to be too much for Anaheim’s offense, resulting in being shutout. The Ducks’ offense finished with 3 giveaways and attempted 12 shots on goal during the game.

Entering the game as the underdog, Anaheim not only suffered a straight-up loss but also failed to cover the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 5.5, with a combined total of 4 goals.

The Seattle Kraken Are Coming Off A Win

Heading into tonight’s game, the Kraken are 12th in the Western Conference with 71 points and a record of 29-29-13. In the Pacific Division, they are 6th with a record of 9-12.

Over their last ten games, the Kraken have gone just 2-8 and have lost four straight games. At home this season, Seattle is 15-16-6 and have been favored in 25 of their 71 games.

When favored, the Kraken have gone 10-15 against the puck line this season. Overall, their puck line record is at 39-32, including 17 wins by multiple goals. In their last ten home games, Seattle has gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.

So far, the Kraken’s average scoring margin at home is at -0.2 goals per game. In their last ten games, their puck line record is 4-6. Across their last five games, Seattle has gone just 2-3 against the puck line.

In their most recent game, the Kraken faced the Ducks and came out victorious with a score of 4-0. Offensively, the Kraken registered two goals during the first period and two times in the second period. Out of Seattle’s four goals, two were scored during power plays. They concluded the game with 36 shots on goal and had six giveaways.

Seattle also picked up a win against the puck line, coming into the game favored by -1.5. With a combined total of 4 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 5.5.

Anaheim Offense Breakdown

For their offensive performance, the Ducks come in averaging 2.4 goals per game this season, which is 30th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 30th in the league. This season, the Ducks have a 4-17 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 18-24 record.

This season, the over/under record for the Ducks’ is 32-36-4. Over the course of the season, they have had 41 games that exceeded the over/under line of 5.5. On average, their games are averaging 6.1 goals per game.

Kraken Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Kraken are averaging 2.6 goals per game this season, putting them in the 29th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. The Seattle offense is ranked 19th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 24th in the NHL.

This season, the over/under record for the Kraken’s is 30-37-4. Over the course of the season, they have had 36 games that exceeded the over/under line of 5.5. On average, their games are averaging 5.6 goals per game.

Anaheim Team Defense

Defensively, the Ducks are currently 3rd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.7 shots per game against Anaheim. They also are 32nd in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.

Seattle Team Defense

Defensively, the Kraken are currently 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.4 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 13th in shutouts, coming in with 4 shutouts.

Ducks vs Kraken Trends

• Although Anaheim has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-3. The team averaged 0 goals per game in these games.
• Across the Kraken last three home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
• As the betting underdog, the Kraken have an puck line mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Seattle posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Ducks have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 4-6.

Ducks vs Kraken Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Kraken is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -230, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Ducks to cover. Even if the Kraken manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Ducks should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

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