<p>The Seattle Kraken travel to the Scotiabank Saddledome to take on the Calgary Flames in an NHL regular season game. The Kraken hold a record of 18-14-7, while the Flames stand at 18-19-4. This game will air on ESPN+ at 9:30 PM on January 5, 2026.</p> <p>Seattle ranks fourth in the Western Pacific Division, led by head coach Lane Lambert. Calgary, coached by Ryan Huska, is seventh in the same division. Both teams aim to improve their standings in this key divisional matchup.</p> <h2>Kraken vs Flames Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Calgary Flames</li><li>Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome</li><li>Date: Monday, January 5, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Calgary Flames MoneyLine -159, Seattle Kraken MoneyLine +133</li></ul> <h2>Seattle Kraken Team Preview</h2> <p>The Seattle Kraken are coming off a tight 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks. In this game, Ben Meyers and Cale Fleury each scored a goal. The Kraken had 28 shots on goal and converted one power play opportunity.</p> <p>In their previous game, the Kraken beat the Nashville Predators 4-1. Matty Beniers was the standout with two goals. Philipp Grubauer made 24 saves on 25 shots, contributing to the victory.</p> <p>Overall, the Kraken have had a solid performance in recent games. They rank 11th in power play goals this season. Eeli Tolvanen, known for his physical play, has been a key contributor with 104 hits.</p> <h2>Calgary Flames Team Preview</h2> <p>The Calgary Flames have had mixed results in their recent home games. They lost 4-3 to the Nashville Predators, despite strong efforts from skaters like Rasmus Andersson and Blake Coleman. The Flames put up 23 shots but couldn't convert on the power play.</p> <p>In a previous home game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Flames secured a 5-1 win. They were effective on the power play, scoring twice, with MacKenzie Weegar and Connor Zary making key contributions. Dustin Wolf was solid in goal, allowing only one score on 26 shots.</p> <p>Against the Boston Bruins, the Flames won 2-1 with a strong defensive effort. Blake Coleman and Connor Zary each scored, while Dustin Wolf made 25 saves. The team showed resilience by blocking 14 shots and landing 21 hits in the game.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Calgary Flames are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -159. The Kraken have a moneyline of +133 as the underdog. Given the Flames' stronger skater stats and goaltending, they are the recommended pick to win. The projected score is Calgary 4, Seattle 3.</p> <p>The over/under line for the game is set at 5.5. Considering both teams' offensive capabilities and goaltending stats, the recommendation is to go with the over at -120. The projected total score is 7, which suggests that the game will likely surpass the set line.</p>

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