NHL Match Prediction: Seattle Kraken vs Calgary Flames
Seattle Kraken
Calgary FlamesSeattle host Calgary at Climate Pledge Arena on November 4 at 22:00 Eastern. The Kraken are third in the Pacific Division with 17 points from 14 games; the Flames are fifth with 14 from 15. Calgary can narrow the gap, while Seattle can extend it.
Seattle: scoring cover for defensive leaks
Recent results and home performance
The Kraken have won three of their last five. Seattle's defeat to Minnesota exposed defensive errors that the attack could not offset.
Strengths and pressure points
Seattle scored and conceded in all five outings. Their season totals stand at 52 goals for and 52 against. They trail Edmonton by seven points.
Personnel and special teams
Jared McCann is out with a lower-body injury. Seattle acquired right wing Matthew Wood from Nashville for Shane Wright on November 1.
- Calgary Flamesaway2:6
- Toronto Maple Leafshome5:4
- Minnesota Wildhome1:5
- Utah Mammothhome5:3
- Detroit Red Wingshome4:3
Calgary: a sharper split between home and road
Form away from home
Calgary have three wins and two defeats in their last five. The latest result, a 2–1 win at San Jose, ended away defeats at Edmonton and Colorado.
Attacking limits and defensive exposure
The Flames scored 11 times across their two recent home games. They conceded in all five matches and failed to score once. Season totals of 38 goals for and 53 against leave a goal difference of minus 15 despite their recent winning record.
Absences and goaltending questions
Goalie Devin Cooley is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Brennan Othmann is out with an upper-body injury, while Jonathan Huberdeau remains some way from returning after a hip injury. The starting goalie, save percentage, confirmed combinations and special-teams percentages are unavailable, preventing a numerical comparison.
- San Jose Sharksaway2:1
- Colorado Avalancheaway2:5
- Seattle Krakenhome6:2
- Edmonton Oilersaway0:4
- Toronto Maple Leafshome5:2
The series edge needs context
Seattle lead the five-year series by eight wins to seven. They won six of the eight recent meetings, though two were preseason games. Those eight fixtures averaged 6.5 goals, with both clubs scoring in every game. Calgary won the latest encounter 6–2, ending Seattle’s six-game winning run in that sequence.
- 31.10.2026Calgary Flames6:2Seattle KrakenNHL
- 05.10.2026Seattle Kraken6:1Calgary FlamesNHL
- 02.10.2026Calgary Flames1:6Seattle KrakenNHL
- 25.09.2026Seattle Kraken4:3Calgary FlamesNHL. Preseason Matches
- 21.09.2026Calgary Flames2:4Seattle KrakenNHL. Preseason Matches
Rest and travel separate the preparations
Seattle last played on October 30; Calgary played again on October 31 and November 2 before this trip. The Flames arrive after three consecutive road fixtures with less recovery time. Exact travel arrangements and expert opinions are unavailable.
Our first-period pick
Seattle face Calgary at Climate Pledge Arena with three points separating them in the Pacific Division. Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.44. Calgary have scored only four goals across their last three away games, including a shutout in Edmonton. That makes their attack the more plausible obstacle to both sides scoring before the first intermission.
According to media reports, Seattle are without Jared McCann, while Calgary lack Jonathan Huberdeau and Brennan Othmann through injury. Those absences reduce attacking options, but do not establish a first-period trend. Neither opening-period scoring records nor a price specific to this market is available, so confidence should remain limited: the full-game Over 5.5 probability of 56.9% cannot be transferred to this bet. Confirmed lineups and starting goalies are also unavailable. A possible first-intermission score is 1-0 to Seattle; the selection requires at least one team to remain scoreless, not both.
Final betting view
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.44 is a cautious selection based on Calgary's recent road attack, rather than a verified opening-period advantage.
FAQ
When does Seattle Kraken — Calgary Flames kick off?
The match starts on 04.11.2026 at 22:00 (New York), Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle).
What is the prediction for Seattle Kraken — Calgary Flames?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.44.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Seattle Kraken win — 44%, draw — 23%, Calgary Flames win — 33%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Calgary Flamesaway2:6
- Toronto Maple Leafshome5:4
- Minnesota Wildhome1:5
- Utah Mammothhome5:3
- Detroit Red Wingshome4:3
- San Jose Sharksaway2:1
- Colorado Avalancheaway2:5
- Seattle Krakenhome6:2
- Edmonton Oilersaway0:4
- Toronto Maple Leafshome5:2
Standings · Pacific Division
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmonton Oilers | 15 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 64:44 | 24 |
| 2 | Vegas Golden Knights | 16 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 55:47 | 20 |
| 3 | Seattle Kraken | 14 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 52:52 | 17 |
| 4 | San Jose Sharks | 16 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 42:54 | 15 |
| 5 | Calgary Flames | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 38:53 | 14 |
| 6 | Anaheim Ducks | 14 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 49:53 | 13 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Kings | 13 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 36:45 | 10 |
| 8 | Vancouver Canucks | 16 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 47:72 | 7 |
Head-to-head
- 31.10.2026Calgary Flames6:2Seattle KrakenNHL
- 05.10.2026Seattle Kraken6:1Calgary FlamesNHL
- 02.10.2026Calgary Flames1:6Seattle KrakenNHL
- 25.09.2026Seattle Kraken4:3Calgary FlamesNHL. Preseason Matches
- 21.09.2026Calgary Flames2:4Seattle KrakenNHL. Preseason Matches
About the match
- 4 November · 22:00 New York
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle)
Odds
Odds updated 03.11 22:10
A home lean without a majority verdict
Seattle are the 1X2 favourite at 44.8%, ahead of Calgary at 32.7% and the regulation draw at 22.5%. The home line is broadly unchanged over 24 hours; movement has strengthened the draw and weakened the away-win assessment. Seattle remain below a 50% regulation-win probability.
Over 5.5 goals carries a 56.9% market probability. Both Over and Under odds have lengthened, indicating no clear directional move. BTTS (both teams to score) stands at 86.1%, though its odds have also drifted as the opposite outcome has shortened.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.44
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 64%
- Market estimate
- 64%
- Status
- pending
The bet will be placed 1–3 hours before the match
