Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 10/9/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Kraken Hockey Network

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-150) Kraken (+125)

The Anaheim Ducks (35-37-10 last season) are traveling to Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday where they will compete against the Seattle Kraken (35-41-6 last year). The odds on this game have Anaheim at -150 while Seattle is sitting at +125. The over/under has been set at 6.

The Anaheim Ducks had a rough game after their 2-1 loss to the Jets in the last game they played. The Ducks didn't have their best offensive outing in the loss. In the matchup, they converted 1 out of the 31 shots they put on goal. Moreover, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score. Anaheim amassed 31 minutes in the box for this matchup.

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In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Anaheim Ducks earned 217 goals (30th in professional hockey) last season and gave up 261. For the previous campaign, the had a total of 80 points and their points % was .488. Anaheim compiled 221 power play chances and scored 26 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 11.76%. When at even strength, the Ducks conceded 197 goals while having 191. Anaheim attempted 2,270 shots and had a shooting percentage of 9.6%. The Ducks had 2,648 shots taken against them and held a save percentage of .901. Anaheim Ducks opponents had 248 power play opportunities (4th in professional hockey) and came away with 64 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Lukas Dostal. Dostal has been in net for 121 games during his NHL career. He has compiled a mark of 42-58-13 and he started in 107 games. The opposition has been able to score 364 goals versus Dostal in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 5.88. Dostal has had 3,722 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 3,358 saves. His save percentage sits at .902 during his 3,713 mins played. Over the course of his career, Dostal has accrued 58 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .542.

The last time they were on the ice, Seattle went up against the Kings in an outing where the Kraken went home in defeat by a mark of 6-5. The Kraken netted 5 goals out of the 34 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 power play chances in this game and converted 3 out of those attempts.

The Kraken had 202 goals at even strength and 43 goals (24th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Seattle has tried 2,242 shots (25th in pro hockey) and earned a shooting percentage of 10.93%, while allowing their opponent 2,342 shots. Last season, the Seattle Kraken finished the season with 245 goals, 76 points, as well as a points percentage of .463. They allowed 262 goals to be scored by of a combination of 218 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they had less men on the ice. They recorded 227 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 18.94%. They had a penalty kill rate of 77.20% on their opponent's 193 power play opportunities, and their save percentage was at 88.8%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Joey Daccord defending the net. His opposition is averaging 4.95 goals per game and he has conceded 328 goals overall. Daccord's quality start rate is 58.6% and he has 68 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has been a starter 116 contests and has been on the ice for 3,974 minutes. Daccord has a career record of 49-50-18 and has participated in 126 games. He has accrued 3,169 stops out of 3,497 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .906.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Seattle (+125)

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