Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/9/25

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The NHL season kicks off with the Anaheim Ducks visiting the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. The game is set for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 10:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Both teams are looking to start strong after missing the playoffs last season.

The Ducks, led by head coach Joel Quenneville, finished last season with a 35-38-10 record. The Kraken, coached by Lane Lambert, ended with a 35-41-6 record. Both teams belong to the Western Pacific Division, making this an early test within their division.

Ducks vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine +108, Seattle Kraken MoneyLine -128

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are set to begin their season with a game against the Seattle Kraken. As this is their first game, they don’t have any recent results. Fans are eager to see how the team will perform this season.

Last season, Mikael Granlund led the team with 66 points. He played in 83 games, scoring 22 goals and providing 44 assists. Another key player, Troy Terry, added 55 points with 21 goals and 34 assists in 77 games.

In goal, Lukas Dostal had a balanced record with 23 wins and 23 losses last season. He made 1,467 saves and had one shutout. Petr Mrazek also contributed with 12 wins and 950 saves in 38 games.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken are about to start their new season. They have no recent games to review. Fans are eager to see how the team performs in their first game.

Jared McCann was a key player last season. He played 82 games and scored 22 goals. McCann also added 39 assists, totaling 61 points.

In goal, Joey Daccord was busy last season. He played 57 games and made 1,449 saves. Daccord had 27 wins and 23 losses.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Seattle Kraken are the favorites with odds of -128. Given that this is the first game of the regular season, and they are favored, the recommendation is to pick the Seattle Kraken to win. The Ducks are the underdogs with a moneyline of +108.

For the over/under pick, the line is set at 6.0 with the under at -117. Since both teams are starting the season and may focus on defense, the recommendation is to take the under. This suggests a projected score with a total of less than 6 goals.