Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames Betting Pick & Prediction for Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Seattle Kraken and Calgary Flames are set to play in an NHL regular season game at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Kraken have a record of 12-13-6, while the Flames stand at 13-17-4. The game is scheduled for Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 9:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Both teams are part of the Western Pacific Division. Seattle’s head coach is Lane Lambert, and the team plays its home games at Climate Pledge Arena. Calgary is coached by Ryan Huska, and their home is the Scotiabank Saddledome. This game provides a chance for both teams to improve their standings within the division.

Kraken vs Flames Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Calgary Flames
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
• Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
• Betting Odds: Calgary Flames -171, Seattle Kraken +143

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have been struggling in their recent games. They lost to the Colorado Avalanche 5-3, despite firing 38 shots on goal. Jordan Eberle, Shane Wright, and Chandler Stephenson each scored once in this game.

In another recent game, the Kraken fell to the Buffalo Sabres with a 3-1 score. Chandler Stephenson scored the only goal for Seattle, and Jordan Eberle and Vince Dunn each contributed an assist. The team managed 24 shots on goal but couldn’t break through the Sabres’ defense.

Seattle’s last win came against the Los Angeles Kings with a close 3-2 victory. The Kraken’s power play was effective, scoring all three goals during man advantages. Vince Dunn stood out with a goal and two assists, helping his team secure a much-needed win.

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have shown mixed results in recent games. They experienced a tough 6-3 loss to the San Jose Sharks. In that game, they had 30 shots on goal and managed to score three times, but the Sharks capitalized with six goals.

Earlier, the Flames secured a close 2-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings. They outshot the Kings with 38 shots on goal. Goalie Dustin Wolf made 20 saves, allowing just one goal, helping the team clinch the win.

In another recent game, the Flames fell short against the Detroit Red Wings, losing 4-3. Despite taking 37 shots on goal, they couldn’t edge out the Red Wings. The Flames have shown they can generate shots but need to tighten up on defense to convert these efforts into more wins.

BTB Betting Pick

The Calgary Flames are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken. The Flames have a moneyline of -171, while the Kraken sit at +143. Based on current odds and stats, picking the Flames to win is a solid choice. The Flames’ better ranking in goals and shots on goal suggests they have the edge in this game.

The over/under for this game is set at 5.5. With the Flames ranked higher in shots on goal, they are likely to score more. The projected score for this game is 4-2 in favor of the Flames. Given this, the recommendation is to take the over at 5.5 (-119). The offensive stats support a higher-scoring game.