Ottawa Senators vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators 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 Senators are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Kraken. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.
OTTAWA SENATORS 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 17th.
WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:
- Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Kraken to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
- We like the Kraken on the moneyline (-101)
- The Kraken are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Will the Senators Make it Happen on the Road?
With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 15-13-2. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period, followed by a goal from Brady Tkachuk in the second. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter in the third to seal the win.
Ottawa’s offense was limited to 23 shots on goal in their 3-0 win over Seattle, with Tim Stützle netting his 6th goal of the season on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette opened the scoring, also with his 7th.
Stützle recorded his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal, and Michael Amadio picked up his 2nd assist on the empty-netter. The Senators had 11 giveaways in the game.
Anton Forsberg turned away all 22 shots from Seattle, posting a 100% save percentage in the Senators’ 3-0 win. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits, helping Ottawa secure the shutout.
Can Seattle Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?
Seattle dropped to 15-15-2 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. The Kraken entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total 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 Kraken failing to respond. Seattle’s offense struggled throughout, managing only 23 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
Seattle struggled offensively in their 2-0 loss to Boston, managing 23 shots on goal but failing to find the net. The Kraken had 19 giveaways, contributing to their inability to score.
Seattle was shut out for the first time this season, and none of their players recorded a goal or an assist.
Defensively, the Kraken will look to bounce back after giving up two goals in the first period of their last game. Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits. The first goal they allowed came just 3:23 into the game, followed by another at 10:03 in the first period. However, they held Boston scoreless in the second and third periods.