Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames NHL Betting Prediction
PublishedDecember 18, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:December 18, 2025 ,

NHL Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames Prediction 12/18

The Seattle Kraken will take on the Calgary Flames on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:00 PM. The game will be held at the Scotiabank Saddledome and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Kraken have a record of 12-13-6, while the Flames stand at 13-17-4 this season. Both teams are part of the Western Pacific Division in the NHL Regular Season.

Kraken vs. Flames Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Seattle Kraken +143. The Kraken have a slightly better conference record at 10-8 compared to Calgary’s 7-15. This makes Seattle a good value pick on the road.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 5.5 (-119). Both teams have shown they can score, with recent games for both teams seeing high totals. This suggests the game may go over the line.

Team Trends

  • The Seattle Kraken hold a division record of 5-3 this season.
  • Seattle’s head coach is Lane Lambert.
  • Calgary Flames have secured 2 shutout wins this season.
  • Calgary’s head coach is Ryan Huska.
  • The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Kraken vs Flames Preview

The Seattle Kraken are set to visit the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome. This game is part of the NHL Regular Season, with both teams striving to improve their standings in the Western Pacific Division. The Kraken come into this game with a record of 12-13-6, while the Flames hold a 13-17-4 record. The game will be on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:00 PM and can be watched on ESPN+.

Seattle’s top skaters include Jordan Eberle, who has 20 points with 10 goals and 10 assists in 31 games. Vince Dunn is another key player, contributing 19 points from the blue line. On the other side, Calgary’s Nazem Kadri leads with 29 points in 34 games. Both teams are looking to their top players to make a difference in this game. The goalies will also play a crucial role, with Joey Daccord and Dustin Wolf likely to be in net for their respective teams.

Calgary Flames: Key Players and Stats

The Calgary Flames are relying on several key players this season. Nazem Kadri is leading the team with 29 points, including 7 goals and 22 assists in 34 games. Rasmus Andersson is another standout with 22 points and an impressive 66 blocks.

Matt Coronato has been a strong presence on the right wing. He has scored 10 goals and added 9 assists in 33 games. Morgan Frost is also contributing with 18 points and 19 blocks.

In goal, Dustin Wolf has played 26 games with 592 saves. He has 10 wins but is still looking for his first shutout. Devin Cooley has also been in the net for 12 games, making 265 saves.

Seattle Kraken: Players to Watch and Stats

Jordan Eberle is a key player for the Seattle Kraken. He has played 31 games, scoring 10 goals and adding 10 assists. Eberle also has 27 hits and 12 blocks this season. Vince Dunn is strong on defense. He has 19 points with 5 goals and 14 assists. Dunn also leads the team with 32 blocks. In goal, Joey Daccord has played 20 games. He has made 461 saves and has 8 wins. Philipp Grubauer has also contributed with 215 saves in 10 games.

Final Betting Pick

The Seattle Kraken are a good pick for the money line at +143. They have a better conference record than the Calgary Flames, with 10 wins and 8 losses. This shows they can perform well against teams in their conference, even on the road. The Flames have struggled in conference games, with only 7 wins and 15 losses, making the Kraken a strong choice.

The over 5.5 prediction at -119 is also a solid option. Both teams have shown they can score, with recent games for both teams seeing high totals. The Kraken scored 3 goals in two of their last three games, while the Flames scored 3 or more goals in three of their last five games. This trend suggests the game could see more than 5.5 goals.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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