Calgary Flames vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 11/4/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Root Sports Northwest

Odds/Point Spread: Flames (+110) Kraken (-137)

The Seattle Kraken (4-5-2) will take on the Calgary Flames (2-7-1) at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Flames at +110 and the Kraken are priced at -137. The over/under is 7.

The Calgary Flames were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-3 loss against the Stars in their last outing. Calgary had 4 mins in the box in this contest. Moreover, they had 5 power play chances and scored 1 goal. The Flames were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in this defeat. In the game, they scored on 3 out of the 46 shots they put on goal.

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Calgary Flames opponents have earned 35 power play tries (14th in hockey) and have notched 3 goals in those attempts. The Flames have seen 294 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .874. Calgary has tried 327 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 6.7%. When at even strength, the Flames have allowed the opponent to score 34 goals while scoring 16 of their own. Calgary steps onto the ice with 37 power play opportunities and they have scored 6 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 16.22%. For the current campaign, they sit with 5 points and their points percentage is .250. With regard to their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have notched 22 goals (28th in the NHL) over the course of the season and have given up 37.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Jacob Markstrom. Throughout his time in hockey, Markstrom has earned 224 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .523. His save percentage is at .909 during his 25,501 minutes guarding the cage. Markstrom has seen 12,746 shots taken against him and has accrued 11,588 total saves. Opponents have scored 1,158 goals against Markstrom in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.72. He has amassed a win-loss record of 193-179-56 and got the start in 428 games. Markstrom has taken the ice for 445 games over the course of his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Seattle went up against the Predators in a game where the Kraken notched a victory by a final of 4-2. They had 4 power play chances in this one and recorded 1 out of those opportunities. The Kraken scored 4 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they pursued.

Seattle has taken 350 shots (2nd in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 8.00%, while allowing their opponents 360 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 74.19% on the other teams 31 chances on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 90.3%. They have a total of 32 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 25.00%. The Kraken have accumulated 20 goals at even strength and 8 goals (14th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have permitted 35 goals to be scored by way of 27 goals at even strength and 8 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the season, the Seattle Kraken have earned 28 goals, 10 points, and a points percentage of .455.

For the opposition you will find Philipp Grubauer defending the net. He has a tally of 7,604 stops out of 8,340 shots taken, which gives him a percentage of .912. Grubauer has accrued a lifetime record of 146-110-30 and has played in 314 games. He got the starting nod in 283 contests and has been on the ice for 17,255 minutes. Grubauer's percentage of quality starts sits at 54.8% and he has accumulated 155 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. His opponents are averaging 2.56 goals per contest and he has allowed 736 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Seattle (-137)

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