Islanders vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Nov. 23

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The New York Islanders (12-8-2) host the Seattle Kraken (11-5-5) at UBS Arena on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Islanders have dropped three in a row at home.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we think will bring home the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

The Kraken have put up a 6-3-1 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 27 total goals (five power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 17.9%) while allowing 24 goals to their opponents.

Islanders vs. Kraken Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Islanders 4, Kraken 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-169)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Islanders Splits and Trends

  • The Islanders are 12-8-2 overall and 3-2-5 in overtime contests.
  • New York is 7-2-0 (14 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Islanders recorded just one goal, they lost both times.
  • New York has lost all five games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Islanders have scored more than two goals in 15 games (12-1-2, 26 points).
  • In the six games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 5-1-0.
  • In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 1-7-1 (three points).
  • The Islanders have been outshot by opponents 11 times, and went 10-1-0 (20 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken (11-5-5 overall) have posted a record of 4-5-9 in contests that have needed OT this season.
  • In the 10 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
  • This season the Kraken recorded just one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has three points (1-2-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 13 games, earning 23 points from those contests.
  • This season, Seattle has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 6-2-4.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 2-2-1 (five points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Kraken finished 9-3-2 in those contests (20 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Islanders Rank Islanders AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
11th 3.18 Goals Scored 2.71 27th
14th 2.91 Goals Allowed 2.67 4th
13th 28.5 Shots 24.3 31st
20th 28.5 Shots Allowed 27.5 14th
31st 13.7% Power Play % 20% 17th
10th 82.86% Penalty Kill % 70% 30th

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