Hurricanes vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - December 3

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The Carolina Hurricanes (16-7-1) host the Seattle Kraken (11-13-1, losers of three in a row) at PNC Arena. The contest on Tuesday, December 3 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here's who we project to take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey game.

During the past 10 outings for the Kraken (5-5-0), their offense has totaled 27 goals while their defense has given up 27 goals. They have recorded 34 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (11.8%).

Hurricanes vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Hurricanes 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-296)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes have gone 2-1-3 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 16-7-1.
  • In the four games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-0 record (good for six points).
  • In the two games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost both times.
  • Carolina has lost the only game this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in 20 games (16-3-1, 33 points).
  • In the 10 games when Carolina has scored a single power-play goal, it went 4-5-1 to record nine points.
  • When it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 13-5-1 (27 points).
  • The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 3-2-0 (six points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 3-1-4 record in overtime contests this season and an 11-13-1 overall record.
  • Seattle has earned nine points (4-3-1) in its eight games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Kraken recorded only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • Seattle has two points (1-4-0) in five games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 13 games, earning 21 points from those contests.
  • This season, Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in seven games has a record of 5-2-0 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 8-6-0 (16 points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 3-7-1 to record seven points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes Rank Hurricanes AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
2nd 3.79 Goals Scored 2.8 21st
7th 2.88 Goals Allowed 3.04 14th
2nd 32.9 Shots 28.3 21st
2nd 25.3 Shots Allowed 27.9 9th
7th 26.58% Power Play % 15% 30th
7th 82.14% Penalty Kill % 78.69% 19th

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