Seattle Kraken vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/22

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The Seattle Kraken will visit the Anaheim Ducks at the Honda Center on December 22, 2025. The game is set to begin at 10:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. This NHL Regular Season game features two teams from the Western Pacific Division.

Seattle enters the game with a record of 13-14-6. They are led by head coach Lane Lambert. On the other side, the Ducks have a 21-13-2 record and are coached by Joel Quenneville. Anaheim has performed well at home this season, and they rank first in their division.

Kraken vs Ducks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine -196, Seattle Kraken MoneyLine +163

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken recently secured a win against the San Jose Sharks, 4-2. In this game, Chandler Stephenson and Eeli Tolvanen each scored a goal and had an assist. The Kraken defense blocked 23 shots, showing strong defensive play.

In their previous game against the Calgary Flames, the Kraken lost 4-2. Kaapo Kakko contributed with a goal, and Jani Nyman added an assist. The Kraken managed 23 shots on goal but allowed 46 shots from the Flames.

Looking at their season stats, the Kraken rank 23rd in goals and 24th in assists. They have had 19 power play goals, placing them 12th in that category. On defense, they rank 13th in blocks with 536 this season.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have shown mixed results in recent games. They won a tight game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-3. Pavel Mintyukov, Mikael Granlund, and Mason McTavish were key players in this victory.

In a previous home game, the Ducks faced a tough loss to the Dallas Stars, 8-3. Mikael Granlund and Ryan Poehling managed to score, but it wasn’t enough. The Ducks had 25 shots on goal but struggled defensively.

Looking at their skater stats, the Ducks rank high in goals and assists for the season. They stand 4th in goals and 3rd in assists. The team also ranks 3rd in shots on goal, showing their ability to apply offensive pressure.

BTB Betting Pick

The Anaheim Ducks are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -196. The Ducks have strong skater stats, ranking 4th in goals and 3rd in assists this season. Seattle’s stats are lower, with a 23rd rank in goals. The projected score is Anaheim 4, Seattle 2. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick Anaheim to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Anaheim’s games have seen a high number of goals, while Seattle’s defense has struggled, ranking 8th in goals against. The projected total score is 6. With the line at 6.5, the recommendation is to bet the under, as the combined score is expected to be slightly below the line.