Islanders vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - December 5

The New York Islanders (9-10-7) square off against the Seattle Kraken (12-13-1) at UBS Arena on Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Islanders lost to the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in overtime in their last outing, while the Kraken are coming off a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which team we pick to bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

The Kraken have a 5-5-0 record over their last 10 contests. They have totaled 26 goals while giving up 27 in that period. On the power play, 33 opportunities have resulted in three goals (9.1% conversion rate).

Islanders vs. Kraken Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Islanders 3, Kraken 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-134)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

• The Islanders are 3-7-10 in overtime contests on their way to a 9-10-7 overall record.
• In the 11 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-3-6 record (good for 10 points).
• In the four games this season the Islanders recorded only one goal, they've finished 0-2-2 (two points).
• New York has lost all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Islanders have scored at least three goals in 15 games (9-2-4, 22 points).
• In the nine games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 15 points after finishing 7-1-1.
• In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, New York is 5-5-2 (12 points).
• The Islanders' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Islanders finished 4-3-5 in those matchups (13 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken have a record of 12-13-1 this season and are 3-1-4 in overtime games.
• In the eight games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
• This season the Kraken scored just 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 two goals.
• The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 14 games, earning 23 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 it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 9-6-0 (18 points).
• The Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 3-7-1 to register seven points.

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Islanders vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York

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