Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction 2/8/25

Looking to win big? The Kraken and Flames face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are hosting the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Flames are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Kraken.

SEATTLE KRAKEN VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Calgary Flames -1.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 10:00 ET on Saturday, February 8th.

WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:

• According to our analysis, we anticipate the Flames to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
• Take the Flames on the moneyline
• The Flames should also cover at -1.5

Will the Kraken Win in Calgary?

Seattle’s 2-0 loss to the Bruins dropped their record to 23-29-4. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. The Kraken’s offense struggled, managing just 23 shots on goal, and they were plagued by 19 giveaways.

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken had 19 giveaways and failed to find the net in any period.

Seattle was unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities and didn’t score on an empty net either. None of their players managed to score in the game.

Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle’s defense gave up two early goals, both in the first period. The first came at 3:23, and the second at 9:57, a power-play goal for Boston. The Kraken’s defense finished with 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

Taking a Look at the Flames Chances at Home

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers dropped their record to 26-21-7. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short of that mark.

After falling behind 2-0, Calgary tied it up before Edmonton pulled away. Anthony Mantha scored the Flames’ first goal at 15:27 in the second period, and Yegor Sharangovich added another in the third to even the score.

Calgary took 31 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, but only found the net twice. Anthony Mantha scored his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.

The Flames were held scoreless in the first period and had 22 giveaways. Tyson Barrie picked up his first assist of the season, and Mikael Backlund earned his fourth assist on Mantha’s power-play goal.

Calgary’s defense struggled early, giving up the first two goals of the game to Edmonton, including one just 20 seconds into the first period. After the Flames tied it at 2-2, their defense faltered again, allowing a power-play goal at the 9:50 mark of the 3rd period and an empty-netter with just three seconds remaining. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage.