Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction for Saturday on 1/10

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The Seattle Kraken will travel to Lenovo Center to face the Carolina Hurricanes. This NHL regular season game is set for Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Kraken have a record of 20-15-8 and are ranked third in the Western Pacific Division. The Hurricanes hold a 27-14-3 record and lead the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Both teams aim to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Kraken vs Hurricanes Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  • Venue: Lenovo Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken Puck Line +1.5 (-110), Carolina Hurricanes Puck Line -1.5 (-113), Seattle Kraken MoneyLine +236, Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -293, Over/Under 6.0

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have been on a roll recently, winning four of their last five games. Their most recent game against the Minnesota Wild ended in a narrow 3-2 loss. Despite the loss, Vince Dunn and Matty Beniers had strong performances with two assists and a goal, respectively.

Philipp Grubauer has been solid in the net, with notable saves in games against the Calgary Flames and the Nashville Predators. He stopped 41 out of 42 shots against the Flames, helping the Kraken to a decisive 5-1 win. Grubauer’s consistency will be vital as the Kraken continue their season.

Top players like Jordan Eberle and Matty Beniers are crucial to the team’s success. Eberle has 15 goals and 13 assists in 41 games. Beniers contributes with eight goals and 19 assists, playing a key role in the Kraken’s recent victories.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have been strong in recent games. They won 5-2 against the Anaheim Ducks, with a solid 35 shots on goal. Logan Stankoven, Taylor Hall, and Jalen Chatfield each had a goal and an assist in this game.

In another game, the Hurricanes beat the Dallas Stars 6-3. K’Andre Miller stood out with two goals and an assist. Andrei Svechnikov contributed with four assists, helping secure the victory.

Carolina also claimed a win against the New Jersey Devils, ending the game 3-1. Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven both scored, while Nikolaj Ehlers added another goal. The Hurricanes matched the Devils with 29 shots on goal in this outing.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are the favorites with a moneyline of -293. The Seattle Kraken are the underdogs at +236. Based on current stats, the Hurricanes have a strong offense, ranked 4th in goals and 9th in assists. The pick is for the Hurricanes to win, with a projected score of 4-2.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. The Hurricanes have allowed 121 goals this season, ranking 10th, while the Kraken have allowed 110, ranking 4th. Given these defensive stats, the recommendation is to bet on the under, with a projected total of 6 goals.