Seattle Kraken @ Calgary Flames - March 25, 2025

Alright, folks! Buckle up because it’s game night! The Seattle Kraken are rolling into Calgary to take on the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, and I can feel the excitement buzzing in the air. If you bleed your team’s colors like I do, you know this matchup is going to be intense as both teams are fighting for positioning in what has been a fiercely competitive division.

The Flames come into this one as slight favorites at -125 on the moneyline, and while they’ve won three straight games and recently took down the Islanders in a nail-biter, I can’t help but think they might be ripe for an upset tonight. Their offense has been struggling to find its rhythm, averaging just 2.594 goals per game with a shooting percentage of 9.05%. It doesn’t exactly scream “offensive powerhouse,” does it? Combine that with their shaky home performance (0-5 ATS in their last five at home), and I’m not convinced Calgary has what it takes to handle Seattle.

Now let’s talk about our boys from Seattle! The Kraken might have had a rough outing against Edmonton where they lost 5-4, but let’s not forget – they’ve shown flashes of brilliance lately. Averaging nearly 3 goals per game at 2.986 with a slightly better shooting percentage than Calgary at 11.058%, they’re capable of putting points on the board when it matters most. Plus, Seattle’s recent form against Calgary has been pretty solid; they’ve won four out of their last five meetings!

Defensively, both teams have their issues—Calgary with a save percentage of 90% and a penalty kill rate hovering around 74.37%, while Seattle isn’t far behind with an 88.7% save rate and slightly better penalty killing at 76.58%. It’s clear neither team is impenetrable on defense right now, so expect some scoring opportunities.

Here’s where my bias kicks in: I’ve got a good feeling about the Kraken covering that spread tonight! They’re coming off two losses on the road but remember: they play well against division rivals—and that includes managing to put pucks in nets when it counts against Calgary specifically.

I’m thinking we’ll see a gritty game unfold tonight—a battle for every inch on that ice—but when push comes to shove, I’m predicting an upset here with Seattle stealing one from the Flames! As far as totals go? Given both teams’ current offensive struggles coupled with some decent goaltending performances expected tonight, I’m leaning towards under the total of 5.5 goals.

So throw on that lucky jersey, get your snacks ready, and let’s cheer loud for our Kraken! This could be one for the books—don’t miss out!