Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks Prediction (February 3rd, 2026)
NHL fans get a fun Pacific Division clash on Tuesday night, where the Anaheim Ducks will be favored at home against the Seattle Kraken. DraftKings has the Ducks as a mild -148 favorite, while this matchup has an intriguing 6.5 total attached to it.
Seattle comes in with the stronger record and is sitting in third place in the Pacific Division, while they are also the far stronger team defensively. Anaheim boasts a stout 16-8-1 record on their home ice, while they are also the far superior offensive team.
Something may have to break, or the Kraken will need to find a way to match wits with the Ducks on offense. Considering Anaheim’s porous defense, both are in play.
Not sure who to back or which Kraken vs. Ducks picks make the most sense? I’ve got you covered, as I’ll inspect the latest odds and wrap things up with a Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks prediction.
Game Info
- Matchup: Seattle Kraken (26-19-9) vs. Anaheim Ducks (29-23-3)
- Date & Time: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2026 at 9:00 pm (10:00 pm ET)
- Venue: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA
- How to Watch:HBO Max and TNT
Betting Odds
Take a look at the latest Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks odds, courtesy of DraftKings:
| Team | Puck Line | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Kraken | +1.5 (-205) | +124 | Over 6.5 (-105) |
Ducks | -1.5 (+170) | -148 | Under 6.5 (-115) |
Recent Form & Context
To get a better idea as to what to expect out of this matchup, let’s quickly break down how these teams have fared to this point.
Seattle Kraken
- The Kraken are not a strong offensive team, scoring just 2.87 goals per game (26th).
- Seattle is solid in power play, scoring 35 goals (14th) with a 22.% power play rate (11th).
- This is a low-volume offense, ranking 31st in shots taken on the year.
- Seattle ranks dead last in short-handed goals (1) this season.
- The Kraken are efficient with their opportunities, ranking 14th in shooting percentage.
- Seattle allows just 2.87 goals per game (10th).
- The Kraken have a scorching .909 save rate (4th).
Injuries
- C Ben Meyers is on injured reserve and won’t play in this game.
- C Berkly Catton was placed on injured reserve on January 31st.
Anaheim Ducks
- The Ducks have a solid scoring offense (14th), with 3.18 goals scored per game.
- Anaheim is a high-volume offense, ranking 4th in shots on the season.
- The Ducks have one of the worst defenses in the NHL, ranking 31st with 3.51 goals allowed per game.
- Anaheim gives up a ton of shot volume, ranking 11th in shots against.
Injuries
- RW Frank Vatrano is still likely to return in late February.
- G Petr Mrazek is on IR and won’t suit up on Tuesday night.
- C Leo Carlsson was placed on injured reserve on February 1st.
Matchup Breakdown
This is a classic offense vs. defense matchup. Seattle is a low-volume offensive team that relies on a gritty defense and exceptional shot-saving at the net. They can get it done in power play settings, but are not an explosive offense overall.
Anaheim is much better offensively, as they are very high-volume and turn those opportunities into goals with regularity. On the flip side, the Ducks are very poor defensively, as they give up a ton of volume around the net.
Neither team is elite in power play, but the Ducks grade out as the slightly better offense in those spots. Both teams struggle at preventing power play scoring, but Anaheim is slightly better and is also the better offensive team when shorthanded.
Seattle has had the upper hand in this series (11-5-1), and they are up 2-1 in the season series so far this year. Seattle is 1-0 on the road against the Ducks and 1-1 at home, while all three games have been decided by two goals.
Playing Styles & Trends
- Seattle: The Kraken rely on structure and control offensively, while they thrive on puck movement and controlled rushes. This leads to less scoring, but a balanced attack that helps mitigate overall risk.
- Anaheim: The Ducks are more up-tempo than Seattle, as they are big on quick transition with an emphasis on aggressive volume. This is a top-line-centric scoring offense, led by Cutter Gauthier (24 goals). They emphasize possession inside the offensive zone, rather than dropping and running.
- Special Teams: Neither of these teams is elite in power play. The Ducks are better when they have the numbers edge, but it’s not a big enough gap to sway bets.
- Defense: Seattle is the way better defensive team. They limit shot volume, they don’t give up much production in power play, and they defend the net extremely well. The Ducks are OK in power play situations, but they give up a ton of shot volume and have the 25th-ranked save rate in all of hockey.
Betting Market Notes
- Puck Line (1.5: -205/+170): The puck line is somewhat interesting, seeing as each of the last three games have been decided by two goals. Seattle’s PL is not something we can bet on, but the Ducks are huge underdogs to win by two in this one.
- Moneyline (+120/-142): Seattle is a compelling favorite in this spot, but you’re getting solid value with the Ducks as -142 home favorites, too.
- Total (6.5: -110/-110): This is a very high total for a Kraken game. That plays into the game being on the road in California. However, the three games between these two this year all failed to hit the Over.
Props & Alternative Markets
- Anytime Goal Scorer: There are no odds out yet for this prop bet, but the matchup sets up better for the Kraken. Jordan Eberle is the first player I’d target for them, while Cutter Gauthier is an obvious standout for the Ducks.
- First to 5 Shots on Goal: There is really nice value here with the Ducks at -135. There is a case for Seattle at plus money (+105) simply due to the softer matchup, but Anaheim is at home, and they have a way more aggressive offense.
Best Bets for Seattle vs. Anaheim
Check out my preferred Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks picks for tonight:
| Bet | Why Do We Like It? | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
Under 6.5 (-115) | All three games this year in this series have maxed at six goals. The matchup stinks for the Ducks, so I expect them to struggle in a loss. | 8/10 |
Kraken ML (+124) | If the scoring is held in check, Seattle should win. They are light-years better than the Ducks defensively, and they have the softer matchup. | 7/10 |
Prop Play – Ducks First to 5 Shots on Goal (-135) | While I like Seattle to win and the scoring to be limited, the Ducks are still a high-volume offense. They should get to five shots on goal before a more controlled Kraken team does. | 6/10 |
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Risk Factors & What Could Go Wrong
Betting on hockey can be risky, so keep the following things in mind when placing these Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks bets:
- Scoring Barrage: Anaheim is aggressive offensively, so their crazy volume could always flip the script. Their poor defense could also contribute to the Over here.
- Home Sweet Home: The Ducks are -148 favorites, and they play well at home. I like the Kraken in this one, but Anaheim could always take care of business on their home ice.
- Matchup Wins Out: I think the Ducks’ volume gets us a prop bet conversion, but the defense from Seattle – plus Anaheim’s poor defense – combine to make this bet one that could be argued either way.
Kraken vs. Ducks Prediction
My main Seattle Kraken vs. Anaheim Ducks prediction is that this game isn’t very explosive from a scoring perspective. There is certainly a path to me being wrong here, but when looking at Seattle’s defense and how they play offensively, this game totaling seven or more goals feels very unlikely.
If you don’t like that bet, I think the Kraken offer elite value as +124 road underdogs. Anaheim is good on their home ice, and they’re the better offensive team, but there is a huge defensive gap here. I don’t think volume is going to win out for the Ducks in this one.
The game should be competitive, and a one-score result is reasonably probable. I don’t want to mess with the puck line here at all, so I am targeting the Under and Seattle and little else.
Final Score Prediction: Seattle Kraken 3, Anaheim Ducks 2
