The Calgary Flames (26-21-7) host the Seattle Kraken (23-29-4, losers of three straight) at Scotiabank Saddledome. The game on Saturday, February 8 starts at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we pick to come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.

In the past 10 contests, the Kraken have recorded a 4-5-1 record after scoring 33 total goals (four power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 14.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.

Flames vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Flames 4, Kraken 2.

Moneyline Pick: Flames (-131)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Flames Splits and Trends

The Flames (26-21-7 overall) have a 6-7-13 record in contests that have required overtime.
Calgary is 8-2-6 (22 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
In the 10 games this season the Flames scored just one goal, they went 1-7-2 (four points).
Calgary has scored two goals in 11 games this season (2-7-2 record, six points).
The Flames have scored more than two goals in 31 games (23-5-3, 49 points).
In the 23 games when Calgary has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-8-5 record (25 points).
In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Calgary is 17-6-3 (37 points).
The Flames have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 9-12-4 (22 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

The Kraken have a 4-4-8 record in overtime contests this season and a 23-29-4 overall record.
Seattle has earned 11 points (5-7-1) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Kraken registered just one goal in eight games and they finished 0-7-1 in those matchups.
Seattle has two points (1-13-0) in 14 games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 28 games, earning 47 points from those contests.
This season, Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 19 games and registered 23 points with a record of 11-7-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 13-11-1 (27 points).
The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 31 games, going 10-18-3 to register 23 points.

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