Flames vs Kraken

Seattle’s home-ice advantage and momentum make them the safer pick

Grade B+: Kraken Moneyline (-160)

The Kraken, coming off a three-game winning streak, have been playing some of their best hockey of the season as they push to stay in the playoff hunt. Meanwhile, the Flames have been inconsistent, alternating wins and losses over their last six games, struggling to find stability on both ends of the ice. Seattle will rely on Philipp Grubauer in net, who has been stellar against Calgary, while Matty Beniers continues to elevate his game in key matchups. The Flames are dealing with defensive injuries that could leave them vulnerable against Seattle’s aggressive forecheck, and without consistent secondary scoring, they may struggle to keep pace. With Seattle playing well at home and needing the points to stay competitive in the West, they should be able to secure the win.

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Seattle’s defense and home-ice edge could keep this one tight

Grade B+: Kraken Puckline +1.5 (+155)

The Kraken, riding a three-game winning streak, are finding their rhythm at the right time as they look to climb back into the Western Conference playoff picture. Meanwhile, the Flames have been inconsistent, struggling to string together wins, and their defense has been shaky in recent matchups. Seattle’s strong forechecking game, led by Matty Beniers and Jared McCann, will put pressure on Calgary’s blue line, which is dealing with injuries to key defensemen. Philipp Grubauer has also played well at home, making Seattle a tough opponent to put away. With the Kraken’s recent form and Calgary’s road struggles, Seattle keeping this game close or pulling off the outright win makes the puck line a smart bet.

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