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Match Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Seattle Kraken vs Anaheim Ducks |
| Date | Monday, December 22, 2025 |
| Time | 10:00 PM ET |
| Location | Anaheim, California |
| Game type | Western Conference matchup |
| Broadcast | ESPN+ |
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Line and Odds
| Market | Kraken | Ducks |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +160 | -192 |
| Puck line | +1.5 (-148) | -1.5 (+124) |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-115) | Under 6.5 (-105) |
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Movement Matchup
Seattle’s trade of Mason Marchment signals a pivot, but it also opened up opportunity immediately. Kaapo Kakko stepped into a top-line role with Matty Beniers and Jordan Eberle, and the Kraken responded with a needed win in San Jose to stop the bleeding.
Anaheim is being priced like the more reliable team at home, and the market is also respecting how dangerous the Ducks can be when they start fast. If Anaheim controls the first period and forces Seattle to chase, the -1.5 puck line becomes live. If Seattle keeps this structured and low-event, the +1.5 is the safer lane.
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Breakdown Injury Reports
Seattle Kraken Injury Report
| Player | Position | Status | Impact note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | C/LW | Injured Reserve | Big loss in top-six scoring and special teams depth |
Anaheim Ducks Injury Report
| Player | Position | Status | Impact note |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | N/A | No injuries listed | No expected lineup limitation |
Seattle Kraken Recent performance
Seattle snapped a four-game skid with a 4-2 comeback win over San Jose, scoring three times in the third period after a fluky goal put them behind early in the final frame. Eeli Tolvanen and Chandler Stephenson drove the offense, and Joey Daccord handled volume to stabilize the game.
The key takeaway is how Seattle won. They didn’t need a perfect first 40 minutes, but they stayed connected enough to find a third-period push. That matters in Anaheim because the Kraken have been in a lot of “one mistake decides it” games lately, and they need to keep this from becoming a track meet.
Anaheim Ducks Recent performance
Anaheim responded from an ugly loss with a 4-3 win over Columbus, getting a bounce-back performance from Lukas Dostal and a late winner from Pavel Mintyukov. The Ducks also reclaimed the top spot in the Pacific, which adds urgency in a tight divisional race.
The Ducks’ best version is direct and fast early. When they get a lead, they can pressure mistakes and turn the game into a rush-and-counter game that forces opponents to open up.
If you’re tracking how the market is pricing the division race, check Pacific Division odds and predictions.
Betting Insights and Trends
Seattle’s path is structure and timing. The Kraken have shown they can flip games late, but they cannot afford slow starts that hand Anaheim early momentum. The McCann absence makes finishing thinner, so Seattle needs to win shifts, extend possession, and avoid trading chances.
Anaheim’s path is pace and pressure. If the Ducks are the team dictating the first 10 minutes and drawing penalties or forcing broken clears, they can build separation. If they’re sloppy with the puck and let Seattle settle, this can compress into a one-goal game where the under is strong.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Best bet: Under 6.5 (-105)
Projected score: Ducks 4, Kraken 2
Anaheim is priced as the better side for a reason, and Seattle’s scoring depth takes a hit without McCann. If Anaheim gets the lead first, this can stretch.
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