Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Kraken vs Flames

The Seattle Kraken square off against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome, with face-off scheduled for 22:30 on Monday, January 5.

For a value wager, head to the 3-Way Moneyline where you can bet on the Flames to beat the Kraken in regulation time. Our prediction is currently available at an attractive +104.

Seattle Kraken have won their previous four road games. A 4-3 (SO) triumph recently occurred at Delta Center when playing Vancouver Canucks. Cale Fleury, Chandler Stephenson and Ben Meyers scored one goal each.

Calgary Flames were defeated last time out. Scotiabank Saddledome saw them beaten at home to Nashville Predators by a 4-3 scoreline. Rasmus Andersson, Yan Kuznetsov and Blake Coleman each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Flames have claimed back-to-back victories over the Kraken. Both successes came at Scotiabank Saddledome and the scorelines were 4-3 (OT) and 4-2. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Flames have won six.

Starting Goalies

Philipp Grubauer (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-8-3	2.5	.913	0
23/24	14-16-2	2.85	.899	2

Dustin Wolf (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-24-3	3	.897	2
23/24	7-7-1	3.16	.893	0

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 23.3% powerplay efficiency. The Kraken have been giving up 2.4 goals from 32.8 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.8%.

Eeli Tolvanen is the top points scorer with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, with Chandler Stephenson recording 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 2.13 goal against average with a .931 save percentage.

The Flames have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 8.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 29.5 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.1%.

The top points scorer is Mikael Backlund with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while MacKenzie Weegar is next best after having 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Dustin Wolf have a 2.50 GAA with a .912 SV%, including one shutout.

Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames Prediction & Picks

Take on Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

Calgary Flames are available at +104 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter in 60 minutes. Our pick is that the home team will outscore Seattle Kraken and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Kraken vs Flames stats:

• Flames have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Flames have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Kraken have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Flames have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Flames 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 49% chance of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

Calgary can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Puck Line, Winning Margin or the Match Winner & Total Goals options.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikael Backlund Over 1.5 Shots -200

Mikael Backlund (Flames) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -200 that he goes over the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kraken 2 - 5 Flames

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Flames to win 5-2. The odds of +1500 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kraken

Flames

1-0

Kraken

+5000

Flames

+4500

2-0

Kraken

+4500

Flames

+4000

2-1

Kraken

+1400

Flames

+1200

3-0

Kraken

+3400

Flames

+2500

3-1

Kraken

+1900

Flames

+1600

3-2

Kraken

+850

Flames

+750

4-0

Kraken

+4500

Flames

+3000

4-1

Kraken

+1800

Flames

+1300

4-2

Kraken

+1800

Flames

+1400

4-3

Kraken

+1150

Flames

+1000

5-0

Kraken

+9000

Flames

+5500

5-1

Kraken

+3300

Flames

+2000

5-2

Kraken

+2200

Flames

+1500

5-3

Kraken

+2800

Flames

+2200

5-4

Kraken

+2400

Flames

+2200

6-0

Kraken

+14000

Flames

+9000

6-1

Kraken

+8000

Flames

+5000

6-2

Kraken

+4500

Flames

+2800

6-3

Kraken

+4000

Flames

+2900

6-4

Kraken

+6000

Flames

+5000

6-5

Kraken

+6000

Flames

+5500

7-0

Kraken

+6000

Flames

+13000

7-1

Kraken

+14000

Flames

+8000

7-2

Kraken

+11000

Flames

+7000

7-3

Kraken

+8000

Flames

+5500

7-4

Kraken

+9000

Flames

+7000

7-5

Kraken

+13000

Flames

+11000

7-6

Kraken

+14000

Flames

+13000

8-1

Kraken

+14000

Flames

+14000

8-2

Kraken

+14000

Flames

+12000

8-3

Kraken

+14000

Flames

+13000

8-4

Kraken

+14000

Flames

+12000

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Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Calgary Flames are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -141 about them triumphing means a 58% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Seattle Kraken are least likely to win at +116.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -120.

Every National Hockey League matchup brings hundreds of team props and game lines to explore, with the top betting apps delivering a deep lineup of pre-game and in-game markets.

Moneyline

Kraken

+116

Flames

-141

3-Way Moneyline

Kraken

+200

Tie

+320

Flames

+108

Puck Line

Kraken +1.5

-213

Flames -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

If you’re looking for an alternative to the game lines, check out the goalie and player props instead. It’s great to wager on Goalscorers, Assists, Points, Shots on Goal, Blocked Shots and Powerplay Points as potential options.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Seattle Kraken Stats

Calgary Flames Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 16.5
• Blocks: 18.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.7
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 5.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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