Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Hurricanes? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. 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.
SEATTLE KRAKEN VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5
This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.
WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:
- With the Hurricanes being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Hurricanes.
- Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Kraken (+1.5)
Will the Kraken Defense Show Up in Raleigh?
Seattle dropped to 11-13-1 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken were 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 Kraken unable to find the net. Seattle’s offense struggled throughout, managing only 23 shots on goal.
Seattle’s offense was unable to find the net in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken gave the puck away 19 times and were shut out for the first time this season.
After allowing two goals in the first period, the Bruins held Seattle scoreless for the remainder of the game. The Kraken went without a goal in all three periods, including the third, where they had several chances but couldn’t convert.
Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but the Kraken’s defense allowed two early goals in the first period, leading to a 2-0 loss. The first goal came just 3:23 into the game, followed by another at 10:03 in the first, which was a power-play goal for Boston.
Can Carolina Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Carolina improved to 16-7-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
After going up 1-0, Carolina allowed two goals in the first period. They responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter in the third period, to secure the victory.
Dmitry Orlov led the Hurricanes with two goals in their 4-2 win over Washington, scoring for the third time this season. Martin Necas added his sixth goal and picked up two assists, bringing his total to 12 assists on the year. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season.
Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but came up empty on power play opportunities. The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.
After allowing two late goals in the first period, Carolina’s defense tightened up, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.