Ducks vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Dec. 22

The Anaheim Ducks (21-13-2, fourth in the Western Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Seattle Kraken (13-14-6, 15th in the Western Conference), on Monday, Dec. 22 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which squad we pick to bring home the victory in Monday's action on the ice.

The Kraken have a 2-8-0 record in their past 10 contests. They have scored 24 total goals (seven power-play goals on 34 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 20.6%) while giving up 35 goals to their opponents.

Ducks vs. Kraken Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Ducks 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-172)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

  • The Ducks (21-13-2 overall) have an 8-2-10 record in games that have gone to overtime.
  • Anaheim has 16 points (7-3-2) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Ducks scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
  • Anaheim finished 1-2-0 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
  • The Ducks are 20-5-1 in the 26 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 41 points).
  • In the eight games when Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up 13 points after finishing 6-1-1.
  • In the 17 games when it outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 11-5-1 (23 points).
  • The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 10-5-1 to register 21 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 13-14-6 record this season and are 5-6-11 in contests that have needed overtime.
  • Seattle has earned 17 points (7-3-3) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • When Seattle has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-4-1 record).
  • The Kraken have scored more than two goals in 19 games, earning 27 points from those contests.
  • This season, Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 6-6-4 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-1 (seven points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Kraken finished 10-6-3 in those contests (23 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Ducks Rank Ducks AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
3rd 3.44 Goals Scored 2.52 31st
31st 3.42 Goals Allowed 3.06 16th
3rd 30.6 Shots 25.8 26th
25th 29 Shots Allowed 28.6 23rd
23rd 16.81% Power Play % 19% 15th
28th 75.63% Penalty Kill % 68.75% 32nd

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