Calgary Flames vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 10/19/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Calgary Flames vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: KONG

The Calgary Flames (4-0-0) are headed to Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday where they will take on the Seattle Kraken (2-2-0).

The Calgary Flames had a good night with a 3-1 victory against the Blackhawks in their previous game. The Flames had a middle of the road offensive output in the win. For the outing, they tallied a score on 3 of the 27 shots they attempted. Additionally, they had 3 power play opportunities and were able to net 1 goal. Calgary accumulated 4 penalty minutes in this matchup.

Calgary Flames opponents have totaled 11 power play tries (14th in professional hockey) and have come away with 3 goals in those chances. The Flames so far have had 122 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .918. Calgary has tried 114 shots and has a shot percentage of 16.7%. When at even strength, the Flames have conceded 7 goals while getting 15 on offense. Calgary has compiled 14 power play chances and they have added 4 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 28.57%. For the current campaign, they have racked up 8 points and their points percentage is 1.000. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Calgary Flames have notched 19 goals (4th in the NHL) so far this year and have allowed 10.

The player between the pipes for this game is Daniel Vladar. During his career on the ice, Vladar has earned 24 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .490. His save percentage sits at .898 for his 3,149 minutes in the crease. Vladar has had 1,474 shots taken against him and has recorded 1,323 total saves. Opponents have racked up 151 goals against Vladar in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.88. He has compiled an overall mark of 31-14-8 and he has gotten the start in 49 games. Vladar has been in net for 57 contests over the course of his NHL career.

The last time they were on the ice, Seattle squared up with the Predators in an outing where the Kraken notched a victory by a tally of 7-3. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Kraken notched 7 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Kraken have accumulated 12 goals at even strength and 1 goal (24th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Seattle has attempted 126 shots (8th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.32%, while allowing the opposition 119 shots. This season, the Seattle Kraken have earned 13 goals, 4 points, as well as a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 12 goals to be scored by way of 10 goals at even strength and 2 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 9 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 11.11%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 77.78% on their opponents 9 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.9%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Philipp Grubauer in net. Teams are averaging 2.55 goals/game and he has surrendered 724 goals in total. Grubauer's quality start rate is 54.8% and he has earned 153 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has started in 279 games and has racked up 17,011 mins. Grubauer is sitting with a career mark of 144-108-30 and has participated in 310 games. He has gathered 7,478 saves out of the 8,202 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .912.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Seattle

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