10* PACIFIC DIV. GAME OF MONTH: 28-10 NHL RUN!
(NHL) Flames (CGY) vs. Kraken (SEA),
Money Line: -142.00 Kraken (SEA) (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a 10* PACIFIC DIVISION GOM on the Kraken.

Sometimes I completely dissect a game and break down every individual player matchup and every angle possible, and other times I keep it really simple.

And that's the case for this one, as for a couple of different key situational reasons in my opinion.

Calgary is in action at home on Saturday night against a red-hot Wings team, and I expect fatigue to be a major issue in the second game of the back-to-back scenario. And with a home game against the Leafs on deck after the game in Seattle, not only does the Sunday matchup set up as a letdown spot, but also a "look-ahead" position for the visitors (and when you add those two situational factors together you get "trap game.")

Seattle just broke a two-game slide with a 6-2 home win over San San Jose. The Kraken's offense has looked good of late and I expect the home side to take full advantage here.

In my opinion, this line could/should in fact be a lot larger.

The play is SEATTLE.

Good luck, NP