Thursday’s NHL slate features a matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes (3-4) and the Seattle Kraken (2-4-1) at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes are -198 on the moneyline to win at home against the Kraken (+164) in the game, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSSO, and ROOT Sports NW.
The Hurricanes-Kraken matchup can be watched on ESPN+, BSSO, and ROOT Sports NW, so tune in to take in the action.
Hurricanes vs. Kraken Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, BSSO, and ROOT Sports NW
- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
- TV Channel: ESPN+, BSSO, and ROOT Sports NW
- Favorite: Hurricanes (-198)
- Underdog: Kraken (+164)
- Over/under: 6.5
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Hurricanes and Kraken Betting Trends
- Carolina’s six matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals five times.
- Seattle and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals twice this season.
- The teams combine to score 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’s total.
- These teams give up 8.1 goals per game combined, 1.6 more than this game’s total.
- The Hurricanes are 2-3 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- The Kraken have been an underdog in four games this season, and won two (50.0%).
Hurricanes Stats & Insights
- The Hurricanes’ 27 goals this season make them the second-best scoring team in the league.
- On defense, the Hurricanes have given up 33 goals (4.7 per game) to rank 32nd in league action.
- The team is ranked 26th in goal differential at -6.
- The Hurricanes shoot 11.6% as a team, ranked ninth-best in the league.
- The Hurricanes’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 11.4 hits and 10.9 blocked shots per game.
- They have averaged 3.7 goals per game (22 total) during that span.
- On the defensive end, the Hurricanes have allowed 4.5 goals per game (27 total) over those 10 outings.
Kraken Stats & Insights
- The Kraken have scored 16 goals this season (2.3 per game) to rank 24th in the league.
- The Kraken have conceded 3.4 goals per game, 24 total, which ranks 27th among league teams.
- They have a -8 goal differential, which ranks 28th in the league.
- The Kraken’s collective 7.3% shooting percentage ranks 31st in the league.
- The Kraken have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
- They are scoring at just a 2.5 goals-per-game average (15 total) over that time.
- On the defensive side, the Kraken have allowed 3.0 goals per game (18 total) over those 10 matchups.
Hurricanes Key Players to Watch
- One of Carolina’s most productive offensive players this season is Jesperi Kotkaniemi, who has seven points (three goals, four assists) and plays an average of 16:00 per game.
- Seth Jarvis has seven points (1.0 per game), scoring four goals and adding three assists.
- Frederik Andersen (2-0-0) has a 1.3 goals against average and an 85.484 save percentage (58th in the league).
Hurricanes Player Props
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
- Seth Jarvis Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -130, Under Odds: +100)
Kraken Key Players to Watch
- Vince Dunn is a key offensive option for Seattle, with seven points this season. He has put up one goal and six assists in seven games.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand is a top contributor for Seattle, with five total points this season. He has netted one goal and provided four assists in seven games.
- Joey Daccord ‘s record stands at 2-0-1 on the season, giving up nine goals (1.3 goals against average) and compiling 79 saves with an 89.773 save percentage (34th in the league).
Kraken Player Props
- Vince Dunn Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Oliver Bjorkstrand Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +114, Under Odds: -145)
- Jared McCann Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
Hurricanes vs. Kraken Injuries
- Hurricanes: Andrei Svechnikov: Knee (Out), Ryan Suzuki: Undisclosed (Out), Vasiliy Ponomarev: Undisclosed (Out), Frederik Andersen: Upper Body (Questionable), Brett Pesce: Lower Body (Out)
- Kraken: Andre Burakovsky: Upper Body (Out), Brandon Tanev: Lower Body (Out)
Hurricanes vs. Kraken Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Kraken (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6.5)
- Score Prediction:
Hurricanes 4 – Kraken 3
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