In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 26th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 4-3-1 this year after they lost to Winnipeg in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Seattle trailed 3-1 in the third period, but they were able to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 36-32, won 46.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Beniers (2) and Eberle, while Daccord stopped 32 out of 36 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Kraken lost to Colorado by a score of 3-2 but did beat Calgary, Philadelphia, and Nashville before that. Seattle has scored 3.25 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with four goals, seven assists, and 17 shots on goal, while Philipp Grubauer is 1-3-0 with a 3.10 goals-against average and a .881 save percentage this year.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 4-2-0 this season after they defeated Calgary by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Carolina scored the first three goals in the game but needed an empty net goal to pull away for the win late. The Hurricanes outshot Calgary by a total of 43-32, won 58.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Jarvis, Necas, Robinson, and Roslovic, while Kochetkov stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hurricanes defeated Edmonton by a score of 3-2 but did lose to St. Louis by a score of 4-3 before that. Carolina has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 2.50 goals against per game, while also going 29.4% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Martin Necas has led Carolina with three goals, five assists, and 14 shots on goal, while Frederik Andersen is 2-1-0 with a 1.64 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage this year.
Why the Kraken will beat the Hurricanes
- The Hurricanes have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
- The Kraken have won four of their last six games as home underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The Kraken have won the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost each of their last seven games as home underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Kraken’s last five games.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Kraken’s last seven games at Climate Pledge Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Hurricanes’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 11 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last three games between the Hurricanes and Kraken.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Chandler Stephenson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Jordan Eberle has scored a goal in four of the Kraken’s last five games.
- Vince Dunn has recorded a point in each of his last six appearances with the Kraken as home underdogs.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Jack Roslovic has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Brent Burns has recorded a point in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup looking for their fifth win of the season, but Seattle will have the home-ice advantage. The Kraken have lost two games in a row, but they were both by one goal to Winnipeg and Colorado. Carolina has won four of their last five games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all four of those victories. The Hurricanes are a great defensive team and they have two very solid goaltenders, while Seattle’s offense is not high-scoring. Take the under here.