Ducks vs. Kraken NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Dec. 22

The Anaheim Ducks (21-13-2) will host the Seattle Kraken (13-14-6) on Monday at 10 p.m. ET, in a game featuring two teams residing at opposite ends of the Western Conference. Ducks (-175) versus Kraken (+145) has a definite favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

Anaheim earned a 4-3 home victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets in its last game on Dec. 20. Mikael Granlund's two points (one goal and one assist) led the Ducks.

Seattle won its last game 4-2 on the road over the San Jose Sharks on Dec. 20. The Kraken were led in that matchup by Eeli Tolvanen (one goal and one assist) and Chandler Stephenson (one goal and one assist).

Here is our pick for who will secure the victory in Monday's game.

Ducks vs. Kraken Predictions & Pick

For the upcoming contest between the Anaheim Ducks and Seattle Kraken, computer-derived moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, per Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Ducks 4 - Kraken 3
• Pick OU: Over 6.5 (Dunkel projecting 7.00 goals)
  

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Ducks vs. Kraken Moneylines

Take a look below at the most recent moneylines for the Ducks-Kraken game.

• Favorite: Ducks (-175)
• Underdog: Kraken (+145)

Ducks Betting Insights

• In the 10 times this season the Ducks have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 6-4 in those games.
• Anaheim has had moneyline odds of -175 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both.
• The Ducks' implied moneyline win probability is 63.6% in this contest.
• Anaheim and its opponent have posted more than 6.5 goals in 23 of 36 games this season.

Kraken Betting Insights

• The Kraken have been listed as an underdog 28 times this season, and won 10, or 35.7%, of those games.
• This season Seattle has won four of its 10 games, or 40.0%, when it's the underdog by at least +145 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline in this matchup implies a 40.8% chance of victory for the Kraken.
• Seattle has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 12 of 33 games this season.

Ducks Key Stats

• Anaheim's 124 total goals (3.4 per game) rank fourth in the NHL.
• The Ducks have conceded 123 total goals (3.4 per game), ranking 29th in NHL play in goals against.
• Its +1 goal differential ranks 13th in the league.
• The 20 power-play goals the Ducks have scored this season (to rank 16th in the NHL) have come on 119 power-play chances.
• Anaheim's 16.81% power-play conversion rate ranks 23rd in the league.
• The six shorthanded goals the Ducks have scored this season are an NHL high.
• Anaheim's 75.63% penalty-kill success rate ranks 28th in the league.
• Anaheim wins 45.7% of its faceoffs to rank 31st in the NHL.
• The Ducks make 11.3% of their shots (11th in the league).

Kraken Key Stats

• With 83 goals (2.5 per game), Seattle has the league's 32nd-ranked offense.
• The Kraken have given up 101 total goals this season (3.1 per game), 11th in the NHL.
• With a goal differential of -18, the team is 28th in the league.
• The Kraken have 19 power-play goals (18th in NHL) on 100 chances.
• Seattle scores on 19% of its power plays, No. 15 in the league.
• This season, the Kraken have one shorthanded goal (24th in NHL).
• The 68.75% penalty-kill percentage of Seattle is 32nd in the league.
• Seattle wins 46.7% of faceoffs, 28th-ranked in the NHL.
• The Kraken's 9.7% shooting percentage is 27th in the league.