How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Kraken Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 3

Published 12:43 pm Monday, December 2, 2024

Tuesday’s NHL slate features a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken at PNC Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Hurricanes vs. Kraken Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

  • This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal over/under 16 times.
  • A total of 11 of Seattle’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
  • The Hurricanes score 3.79 goals per game, compared to the Kraken’s average of 2.8, adding up to 1.1 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -285

  • The Hurricanes have gone 15-7 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Carolina has had moneyline odds of -285 or shorter in just two games this season, and won both.
  • The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 74.0% in this contest.

Kraken Moneyline: +230

  • Seattle has pulled off an upset victory four times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 14 games as the underdog).
  • The Kraken’s moneyline odds are +230 or longer for the first time.
  • Seattle has a 30.3% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Seattle 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has put up 37 points.
  • With seven goals and 18 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 25 points (one per game).
  • Through 24 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 19 points (five goals and 14 assists).
  • In 13 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (10-2-0) has given up 31 goals.

Kraken Points Leaders

  • Jared McCann’s 10 goals and 13 assists in 25 games give him 23 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Chandler Stephenson is pivotal for Seattle’s attack with 16 total points (0.6 per game), including two goals and 14 assists through 24 contests.
  • Seattle’s Brandon Montour has 16 points, courtesy of seven goals (second on team) and nine assists (fourth).
  • Joey Daccord has a .912 save percentage (14th in the league), with 447 total saves, while allowing 43 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put up a 10-6-1 record between the posts for Seattle this season.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/27/2024 Rangers W 4-3 Home -191
11/29/2024 Panthers L 6-3 Home -159
11/30/2024 Panthers L 6-0 Away -120
12/3/2024 Kraken Home -285
12/5/2024 Avalanche Home
12/7/2024 Islanders Away
12/10/2024 Sharks Home

Kraken’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/27/2024 Ducks L 5-2 Home -205
11/29/2024 Sharks L 8-5 Away -154
11/30/2024 Sharks L 4-2 Home -219
12/3/2024 Hurricanes Away +230
12/5/2024 Islanders Away
12/6/2024 Devils Away
12/8/2024 Rangers Away

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Carolina vs. Seattle Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Venue: PNC Arena

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