Hurricanes vs Kraken Prediction
The Kraken have defensive issues that need to be cleaned up before they can be trusted against the best teams in the league. The Kraken have allowed four or more goals in five of their last six games. They just lost to the Canes a couple of days ago 1-4. The Hurricanes have found their footing over the last couple of weeks, and they’re looking more and more like the team to beat.
The Hurricanes are first in goals per game, shots per game, and shots against per game. They’re also second in goals against per game. The line speaks for itself. The Kraken are free-falling on the defensive side. I have to roll with the Hurricanes, and I’ll lay the PL to shave down the price.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken lost to the Rangers and Hurricanes, and they play the Canucks next. The Kraken have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Seattle Kraken are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring on 21.8 percent of their power-play opportunities. Frederick Gaudreau leads the Kraken with 8 goals, 3 assists, and 21 shots. Mackie Samoskevich has 6 goals, 6 assists and 27 shots. Berkly Catton has 5 goals, 9 assists, and 26 shots. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 3.59 goals per game and are killing 65.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joey Daccord has allowed 28 goals on 236 shots faced. Philipp Grubauer has given up 28 goals on 236 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Blackhawks and Kraken, and they play the Habs next. The Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 8 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 4.10 goals per game and scoring on 22.7 percent of their power-play opportunities. Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes with 12 goals, 16 assists, and 56 shots. Logan Stankoven has 11 goals, 9 assists, and 56 shots. Andrei Svechnikov has 9 goals, 10 assists and 59 shots. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.25 goals per game and are killing 85.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Brandon Bussi has given up 24 goals on 188 shots faced. Pyotr Kochetkov has allowed 20 goals on 250 shots.
Hurricanes vs Kraken Injury Report
The Hurricanes will be without Jordan Staal due to a calf injury.
The Kraken will be without Nikke Kokko and Curtis Douglas. Jacob Melanson is out with a chest issue. Ryan Lindgren is out with an upper body injury. Jared McCann is out with a lower body injury. Jake O’Brien is out with a lower body injury.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last 17 games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have lost each of their last six Saturday night games.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won six of their last nine games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 13 night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Kraken have won the second period in each of their last four games when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the last six games between the Kraken and Hurricanes have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Kraken’s last six games as underdogs following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last six games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Logan Stankoven has recorded at least one assist in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games.
- K’Andre Miller has recorded two assists against the Kraken this season- the most against any opponent.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Mackie Samoskevich has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last four-night games.
- Frederick Gaudreau ranks 1st amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (38.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for goals per game this season (4.10).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are the only team in the league to rank top 5 for both goals for and goals against per game this season.
- The Seattle Kraken rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (65.22%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 29th in the league in goals against per game this season (3.59).