Check out our free Panthers vs Kraken pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Seattle. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Panthers travel take on the Kraken at 17-9-2.
- Florida are currently 3rd in assists this season..
- The Panthers are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Stars.
- The Kraken head into the game at 14-14-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Kraken are currently 5th in the league.
- The Kraken are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bruins.
Panthers vs Kraken Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Kraken? The puck drops at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.
Panthers vs. Kraken Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Florida Panthers at Seattle Kraken
- Where: Seattle at Climate Pledge Arena
- Date: Tuesday, December 10th
- Betting Odds FLA -1.5, FLA -175 | SEA +147 O/U 6
Panthers Preview: Can Florida Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
Florida improved to 17-9-2 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.
All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, with Sam Reinhart’s empty-netter sealing the victory. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put them ahead for good.
Florida’s offense was highlighted by A.J. Greer’s first goal of the season, which came at 17:28 in the third period. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net with 1:00 left in the game. The Panthers also got on the board with Evan Rodrigues’ third goal, and Matthew Tkachuk scored his third as well, converting on a power play in the second period.
Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored their first goal at 5:15 in the first period and added two more in the third, including Reinhart’s empty-netter.
After giving up two goals in the second period, Florida's defense clamped down, keeping the Stars scoreless in the third. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers' defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.
Kraken Preview: Will Seattle Pull Through as the Underdog Home Team?
Seattle dropped to 14-14-1 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period, with Boston scoring just 3:23 into the game.
The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short. Seattle, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The Kraken’s offense was held scoreless, managing 23 shots on goal.
Seattle’s offense was shut out in their latest game, managing 23 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Kraken were held scoreless in all three periods and recorded 19 giveaways.
No players scored or registered an assist for Seattle, as they were blanked by Boston in a 2-0 loss.
Defensively, the Kraken gave up two early goals to the Bruins, both coming in the first period. The first was at 16:37, just 3:23 into the game, and the second was at 10:03 on a power play. After that, Seattle's defense settled in, not allowing another goal. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the Kraken's defense tallied 4 takeaways and 18 hits.
Panthers vs Kraken Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their ten previous road games, Florida has an puck line mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 4 goals per game.
- In their last three games at home, the Kraken have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Kraken have an puck line record of 5-0 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
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