Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/23

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The Anaheim Ducks will visit the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. This NHL regular season game will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

The Ducks come in with a record of 26-21-3. They are led by head coach Joel Quenneville. On the other side, the Kraken hold a 22-18-9 record. Lane Lambert serves as their head coach. Both teams play in the Western Pacific Division.

Ducks vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken MoneyLine -118, Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine -101

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have been on a winning streak recently. They secured a narrow 2-1 win against the Colorado Avalanche. In that game, they managed only 16 shots on goal but still scored twice.

Cutter Gauthier has been a key player for the Ducks. In a recent game against the New York Rangers, he scored two goals. His contributions helped the Ducks achieve a 5-3 victory.

The Ducks have been strong defensively, with players like Radko Gudas making significant impacts. Against the Avalanche, the team had 24 blocks. This defensive effort played a vital role in their recent success.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken recently played against the New York Islanders at home and won 4-1. The team had 25 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Vince Dunn and Jared McCann both contributed with a goal and an assist each.

In a previous home game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Kraken lost 6-3. They managed 23 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Ben Meyers stood out with a goal and an assist.

Seattle ranks 21st in goals and assists this season. They are 8th in power play goals with 32. The team has blocked a notable 807 shots, ranking 2nd in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Seattle Kraken have a slight edge with a moneyline of -118 against the Anaheim Ducks at -101. Seattle’s goaltending has been stronger, with fewer goals against compared to Anaheim. The projected score is Seattle 3, Anaheim 2, making Seattle the pick to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 with the under at -122 and the over at +102. Both teams have struggled with scoring, and Seattle’s defense ranks higher. The projected total is 5, so the under 6.5 is the recommended pick.