Florida Panthers vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 12/10/24

Planning on watching today’s Panthers and Kraken game? Catch the action at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as the Kraken hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5

This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Tuesday, December 10th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Kraken winning this one 4-2.
• We like the Kraken on the moneyline (+147)
• The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Panthers Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

Florida improved to 17-9-2 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 fell just short of that mark.

All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put Florida ahead for good. Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter to seal the victory.

Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal, with 16 giveaways. They scored four times, including Sam Reinhart’s 10th goal of the season on an empty net. A.J. Greer also found the net, marking his first goal of the season.

The Panthers had six assists, with Tomás Nosek earning his first of the year. They scored twice in the third period, including Greer’s goal at 17:28 and Reinhart’s empty-netter with 1:00 left.

Defensively, the Panthers gave up two goals, both in the second period, but they kept the Stars off the board in the first and third periods. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers’ defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.

Taking a Look at the Kraken Chances at Home

The Kraken fell to 14-14-1 with a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. Seattle’s defense struggled early, giving up the first goal just 3:23 into the game. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, Seattle failed to cover.

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless, managing only 23 shots on goal. The Kraken’s defensive issues were evident from the start, as they allowed both goals in the first period. The first came at 16:37, and the Bruins added another at 10:03, putting Seattle in a hole they couldn’t climb out of.

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken gave the puck away 19 times and were unable to capitalize on any of their opportunities.

After a 2-0 first period, Seattle couldn’t find the net in the second or third periods either. No Kraken players scored in the game.

Defensively, Seattle gave up two early goals, both in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game and the second at the 10:03 mark. However, they tightened up after that, not allowing another goal. Goalie Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage. Seattle’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 18 hits.