Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames Picks and Predictions February 2nd 2025

Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames February 2nd 2025

Betting on today’s Flames and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Flames.

Calgary vs. Seattle Key Information

• Teams: Flames at Kraken
• Where: Climate Pledge Arena Seattle
• Date: Sunday, February 2nd
• Betting Odds SEA -148 | CGY +123 O/U 5.5

The Flames Can Win If…

Calgary’s 4-2 loss to the Oilers brought their record to 25-19-7. The Flames trailed early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the game, and were down 2-0 by the end of the first period.

As underdogs on the puck line, Calgary failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Calgary’s offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third period.

The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were plagued by 22 giveaways. They were shut out in the first period before Mantha scored 4:33 into the second period, and Sharangovich followed with a goal 4:28 into the third.

Defensively, the Flames will look to bounce back after giving up the final two goals in their previous game, including an empty-netter with just three seconds left. Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, and the defense finished with 15 blocks and 4 takeaways. The Flames also took 6 penalty minutes, with one leading to a power-play goal for the Oilers.

• Through their last three regular season contests, Calgary has a record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line sits at 1-2 in these matchups, while posting a 0-3 over-under mark.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Flames have gone 5-5 straight up. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 6-4 and an over-under mark of 4-6.

The Kraken Can Win If…

Seattle’s latest defeat moved their record to 23-27-3 this season. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 goals fell well short of that number.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken unable to find the net. Seattle managed 23 shots on goal but couldn’t capitalize on any of their opportunities.

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.

Seattle failed to score in any period, including on the power play. They were shut out for the first time in five games.

Seattle’s defense allowed two goals in their previous game against Boston, both coming in the first period. The first was just 3:23 into the game, and the second was a power-play goal at 10:03 of the first. After that, the Kraken’s defense held strong, not allowing any goals in the second or third periods. Goalie Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage.

• Through their last three regular season contests, Seattle has a record of 1-2. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 1-2 and an over-under mark of 2-1.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Kraken have gone 5-5 straight up. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 6-4, in addition to an over-under mark of 5-4-1.

The Lean

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Kraken to take down the Flames at home. With the moneyline currently at -148, I’m placing my bet on the Kraken straight-up.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Kraken to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Kraken to win this one by multiple goals over the Flames.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 5.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

Kraken Eye Key Victory Against Flames in Western Conference Race

The Seattle Kraken (24-20-6, 54 points) will look to inch closer to a playoff spot when they host the Calgary Flames (27-22-5, 59 points) on Sunday night.

With just eight points separating these teams in the Western Conference playoff race, Seattle is well aware of what’s at stake.

“We’re all responsible for how the season has gone so far,” Kraken defenseman Adam Larsson said. “We know where we are, and we know what we have to do.”

The Kraken won the first meeting between these teams back on Oct. 19, securing a 2-1 overtime victory at home. They have two more matchups left after Sunday, making this a prime opportunity to chip away at Calgary’s playoff cushion.

Seattle Snaps Skid, Looks for Consistency at Home

Seattle enters Sunday’s game with renewed momentum after snapping a two-game skid with a 6-2 victory over San Jose on Thursday.

Key Takeaways from Seattle’s Win Against San Jose:

Brandon Montour scored twice from the blue line.
Chandler Stephenson tallied a goal and two assists.
Vince Dunn brought energy, fighting San Jose’s Henry Thrun after a net-front scrum.

Dunn’s physical play sparked Seattle’s bench, with Kraken players rallying around their goalie Joey Daccord, who is expected to start again Sunday.

“Our home record, overall, has never been good enough,” Dunn said. “We want to make this place a hard place to play in.”

With Philipp Grubauer clearing waivers and assigned to the AHL, Daccord will likely start all three remaining games before the 4 Nations Face-Off break.

Seattle needs to improve at home if they want to stay in the playoff hunt. They are just 13-12-3 at Climate Pledge Arena, but Calgary’s road fatigue could work in their favor.

Calgary Playing on Back-to-Back, Looking to Rebound

The Flames will have to shake off a 3-1 loss to Detroit on Saturday before facing Seattle.

Despite outshooting the Red Wings 33-25, Calgary couldn’t capitalize on key chances and has now lost three of its last four games.

“I think we probably deserved to win,” Flames forward Nazem Kadri said. “I really liked most of our game, but a couple breakdowns cost us.”

Key Flames Storylines:

Nazem Kadri scored Calgary’s lone goal vs. Detroit.
Newcomers Morgan Frost & Joel Farabee made their debuts after being acquired from Philadelphia.
Backup goalie Dan Vladar is expected to start after Dustin Wolf made 22 saves vs. Detroit.

With a tired team playing on the second night of a back-to-back, Calgary could be vulnerable—especially against a rested Kraken team that is looking to gain ground in the standings.

Key Matchups to Watch

Joey Daccord vs. Calgary’s Offense

Daccord (14-9-5, .917 SV%) has been a bright spot for Seattle in net.

The Flames averaged just 2.5 goals per game in their last four contests.

If Daccord keeps the Flames under 3 goals, Seattle should have a great chance to win.

Kraken’s Special Teams vs. Calgary’s Power Play

Seattle’s power play (18.1%) ranks 25th in the NHL—a major weakness.

Calgary’s penalty kill ranks 9th (81.3%), making it tough for the Kraken to take advantage of special teams.

If Seattle can generate power-play goals, they’ll have a much easier path to victory.

Flames’ Fatigue vs. Kraken’s Energy

Calgary is playing on back-to-back nights.

Seattle last played on Thursday and is well-rested.

If the Kraken push the pace early, they could wear down the Flames and capitalize late in the game.

Prediction: Can the Kraken Close the Gap?

Seattle is rested, playing at home, and facing a Calgary team on a back-to-back—all advantages that favor the Kraken.

While the Flames have solid depth and goaltending, their recent offensive struggles and travel fatigue could be their downfall in this game.

Final Score Prediction:
Seattle Kraken 3, Calgary Flames 2

Seattle gains ground in the playoff race, securing a hard-fought win at home to move within six points of the Flames in the wild-card race.

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Final Thoughts

• Can Seattle take advantage of Calgary’s back-to-back schedule?
• Will Joey Daccord continue his strong goaltending?
• Will Seattle’s home struggles continue, or will they step up when it matters most?

One thing is certain: This is a must-win game for the Kraken if they want to stay in the playoff hunt.