Check out our Kraken vs. Hurricanes pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Raleigh.
- The Kraken come in at 11-13-1.
- The Kraken come into the game ranked 21st in shots on goal.
- The Kraken are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
- The Hurricanes have a 16-7-1 so far this season.
- The Hurricanes are are averaging 3.8 goals per contest so far.
- The Hurricanes are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Capitals.
Kraken vs Hurricanes Preview
Planning on watching today's Kraken and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Kraken in a non-conference matchup.
Kraken vs. Hurricanes Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Seattle Kraken at Carolina Hurricanes
- Where: Raleigh at Lenovo Center
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds CAR -1.5, SEA +210 | CAR -254 O/U 6
Kraken Preview: Can the Kraken Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Seattle's record dropped to 11-13-1 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the first scored just 3:23 into the game. Seattle’s offense struggled, managing only 23 shots on goal.
Seattle's offense was shut out in their recent game against Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with possession, giving away the puck 19 times.
Seattle failed to score in any period, and none of their players found the net. The game ended in a 2-0 loss for the Kraken.
On the defensive side, the Kraken gave up two early goals to Boston, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 into the game, followed by another at 10:03. However, Seattle's defense settled in after that, not allowing any further goals. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves, finishing with a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken's defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Hurricanes Preview: Can Carolina Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Carolina improved to 16-7-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Hurricanes covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score landed exactly on that number.
The Hurricanes took a 1-0 lead at 14:01 in the first period, but the Capitals responded with two goals before the period ended. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals, including one at 19:51 in the third period, to secure the win.
Dmitry Orlov found the net twice in Carolina's 4-2 victory over Washington, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the season and picked up two assists, giving him 12 assists for the year. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the win with his 6th goal, an empty-netter.
The Hurricanes fired 45 shots on goal but were held scoreless on the power play. They scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.
After giving up two late goals in the first period, Carolina's defense locked in, holding the Capitals scoreless in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov finished with 19 saves and a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes' defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.
Kraken vs Hurricanes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their three previous road games, Seattle has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Carolina has an puck line record of just 8-2. However, their overall record was 9-1 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Kraken have a straight up record of 7-3 and an puck line mark of 4-6.
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Kraken vs Hurricanes Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Hurricanes -254
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