Flames vs Kraken Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: December 28

The third-place Seattle Kraken host the fifth-placed Calgary Flames. Calgary lost 2-1 in the Battle of Alberta last night. This is Seattle's first game since the holiday recess.

NHL odds have this game listed as a pick ‘em. Free NHL picks for Flames vs. Kraken break down which way you should be betting tonight’s tilt.

Calgary Flames are a much better team than their 16-13-7 record indicates. The team is still figuring out the chemistry after a large roster turnover during the off-season. Calgary's team has a league-worst seven overtime losses in 10 games. Seattle's Martin Jones is slated to start for Seattle. Seattle is more rested and on home ice. Flames have the better offense, defense, and goaltender.

The Flames were 4-0 against Seattle last year and they beat them 5-4 in early November. Seattle has started the season well and is rested on home ice. Calgary is playing better hockey in all three zones and has more dynamic talent.

Neither Vladar nor Jones have played well in the goal. The defense is better than the goalie. Seattle's offense is not very good. The game is tonight at 7.30 PM.

Flames have won four of the five career meetings against Kraken.

Flames vs Kraken is tonight at 8 PM. Information in the above article is for entertainment purposes only and is not targeted to under 19 audiences.