Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 12-3-24 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 3rd at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 16-7-1 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 6-0 in their last game. Carolina allowed two goals in the second and four in the third for the shutout loss. The Hurricanes were outshot by a total of 35-20, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Necas, who had five shots on goal, while Martin stopped 23 out of 28 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hurricanes lost to Florida again by a score of 6-3 but did beat the Rangers and Stars before that. Carolina has scored 3.79 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 26.6% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Martin Necas has led Carolina with 12 goals, 25 assists, and 60 shots on goal, while Spencer Martin is 3-4-1 with a 3.89 goals-against average and a .846 save percentage. 

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 11-13-1 this season after they lost to San Jose by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Seattle allowed the first four goals in the game, but they did score the last two to make it look closer than it was. The Kraken outshot San Jose by a total of 38-23, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from McCann and Schwartz, while Daccord stopped 19 out of 23 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Kraken lost another game to San Jose by a score of 8-5 and lost to the Ducks by a score of 5-2 before that. Seattle has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 15% on the power play and 78.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 10 goals, 13 assists, and 65 shots on goal, while Joey Daccord is 10-6-1 with a 2.56 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage this year. 

Why the Hurricanes will beat the Kraken

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last nine night games at Lenovo Center.
• The Kraken have lost six of their last seven road games.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games at Lenovo Center.
• The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games following a loss.
• The Kraken have lost the second period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Kraken’s last nine games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goal line.
• Five of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goal line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine home games.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Jordan Martinook has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Martin Necas has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last nine night games at Lenovo Center.
• Martin Necas has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last nine night games at Lenovo Center.

Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts

• Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded an assist in four of the Kraken’s last five games.
• Jared McCann has scored a goal in four of the Kraken’s last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken’s last five games.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup after losing two games in a row to the Panthers, and they were outscored by a total of 12-3 in those two games. The Hurricanes are 9-2-0 at home this year, while the Kraken are 4-7-0 on the road. Seattle has lost three games in a row and they have allowed 17 goals in those three losses. I know Carolina was just dominated in two games against Florida and their goalies are dealing with injuries, but they are fantastic on home ice and have been one of the best teams in the NHL. Take the Hurricanes -1.5 here.