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The Anaheim Ducks head to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Kraken Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. Both teams come into this game as near coin flips — Seattle is a slight home favorite at -118, while Anaheim is priced at -101 on the moneyline. This matchup doesn’t jump off the page for casual fans, but from a betting perspective, the tight market and low total offer some real value angles.

The Ducks are in a rebuild but have played tough, especially in spots where they’re overlooked. The Kraken, meanwhile, have regressed this season after a strong playoff run in 2024–25. They’ve struggled to score and haven’t had consistent goaltending, making them vulnerable even at home. This game will likely come down to tempo, special teams, and whoever blinks first — which makes it a good candidate for side and total bettors.

Ducks vs Kraken Odds

Below are the current betting odds. Always monitor the latest NHL odds for shifts closer to game time — especially with goalies and injury updates still to come.

Team	Moneyline	Puck Line	Total
Anaheim Ducks	-101	+1.5 (–220)*	O 5.5 (–115)*
Seattle Kraken	-118	-1.5 (+180)*	U 5.5 (–105)*

Ducks Betting Form

The Ducks have been surprisingly competitive, especially when priced as underdogs. While their roster is still developing, Trevor Zegras and Mason McTavish continue to drive play, and the young core has shown flashes of brilliance — even if the overall results remain inconsistent. Anaheim enters this matchup having won three of their last five and has outperformed expectations against teams with below-average defenses.

Their power play has been trending upward, now converting at over 20%, while their penalty kill is holding steady. Goaltending has been decent — Lukas Dostal has been capable in most starts and gives them a shot even in tight, low-event games.

To dig into performance metrics, check the Anaheim Ducks stats and results. For lineup updates, always monitor the Anaheim Ducks injury report before puck drop — they’ve had a few depth pieces rotating in and out recently.

Kraken Betting Form

Seattle is still trying to rediscover the form that carried them into the playoffs last season. They’ve lost six of their last eight and have struggled to generate offense — especially at even strength. Matty Beniers hasn’t taken the leap the Kraken hoped for, and the scoring depth has dried up. They’ve been under in six of those eight games, which has made them a frustrating team for total bettors as well.

Defensively, they’re solid but not sharp. They’ve had lapses in coverage, particularly late in games, and goaltending hasn’t bailed them out. Joey Daccord has been solid at times, but there’s been little consistency in the crease overall.

For full game logs and results, visit the Seattle Kraken schedule and stats. Seattle’s recent trends show that while they can control tempo, they often lack the finishing to turn zone time into goals — and that’s been a real problem at home.

Lineup stability is another concern. Keep an eye on the Seattle Kraken injury report to see if any key forwards or top-four defensemen return before Friday.

Ducks vs Kraken Matchup Breakdown

This shapes up as a low-scoring, grind-it-out kind of matchup — and the market agrees. If the total lands around 5.5 (as expected), both teams’ scoring issues give a lean toward the Under, though it’s razor-thin. Anaheim plays fast but can’t always finish, while Seattle’s style is possession-heavy but lacks danger. That could mean long stretches of neutral zone play and few quality chances.

Key matchup notes:

• Ducks have a better power play by conversion rate
• Kraken allow fewer shots but rank bottom-10 in finishing
• Goaltending matchup is close — slight edge to Anaheim based on recent form
• Anaheim is 5-2 ATS in its last seven road games

Seattle may get a bump from being at home, but this isn’t a fortress. If the Ducks get an early lead, Seattle doesn’t profile as a strong comeback team. That makes the dog moneyline more interesting than it looks on paper.

For a sharper edge on how pace, style, and defensive structure affect betting value, check out our NHL betting guide.

Ducks vs Kraken Predictions and Best Bets

There’s not much separating these two right now — and the market shows it. At near even money, I lean toward Anaheim Ducks moneyline (-101). They’re playing looser, with more offensive upside and better special teams. Seattle’s issues finishing scoring chances and closing games out make them tough to back as favorites, even at home.

Totals are tough here. At 5.5, there’s real risk on both sides. If you’re betting it, the lean is Under 5.5, but it’s not a strong play unless confirmed goalies tilt the edge further.

Puck line? Anaheim +1.5 is expensive and doesn’t return much. If you’re backing the Ducks, the moneyline is cleaner and more profitable. Avoid Seattle -1.5 — they haven’t shown they can cover it consistently.

Best Bet: Anaheim Ducks moneyline (-101)

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