The Seattle Kraken and Anaheim Ducks square off in the season opener at Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As teams hit the ice for the beginning of the NHL season, here is who we pick to emerge victorious in Thursday's action.
Kraken vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Kraken 4, Ducks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-125)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken were 7-6-13 in overtime matchups as part of a 35-41-6 overall record last season.
- In the 23 games Seattle played that were decided by one goal, it had a 9-11-3 record (good for 21 points).
- In the 13 games last season the Kraken scored just one goal, they finished 0-12-1.
- Seattle took seven points from the 19 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (3-15-1 record).
- The Kraken scored at least three goals 43 times, and went 32-7-4 in those games (to record 68 points).
- In the 27 games when Seattle scored a lone power-play goal, it had a 14-10-3 record (31 points).
- In the 36 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Seattle was 16-19-1 (33 points).
- The Kraken were outshot by their opponent in 43 games, going 18-20-5 to register 41 points.
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks posted a record of 11-10-21 in overtime games last season as part of an overall mark of 35-37-10.
- Anaheim accumulated 36 points (14-11-8) in its 33 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Last season the Ducks scored just one goal in 16 games, and went 1-13-2 (four points).
- Anaheim picked up 10 points (3-18-4 record) last season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Ducks scored at least three goals 38 times, accumulating 66 points (31-3-4).
- Last season Anaheim scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games, posting a record of 7-8-3.
- When it outshot its opponent last season, Anaheim posted a record of 14-13-2 (30 points).
- The Ducks' opponents had more shots in 50 games last season. The Ducks went 19-23-8 in those contests (46 points).
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Team Stats Comparison (2024-25)
| Kraken Rank | Kraken AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 2.99 | Goals Scored | 2.65 | 30th |
| 24th | 3.2 | Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 22nd |
| 25th | 27.3 | Shots | 27.7 | 21st |
| 15th | 28.5 | Shots Allowed | 32.3 | 32nd |
| 22nd | 18.94% | Power Play % | 11.76% | 32nd |
| 21st | 77.2% | Penalty Kill % | 74.19% | 29th |
Kraken vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
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