Kraken vs. Hurricanes Odds, Picks, Predictions: Can Seattle Score in Carolina?
The slumping Seattle Kraken finish up a four-game road trip in Carolina against the Hurricanes on Thursday. Read on for our Kraken-Hurricanes picks and predictions.
After getting off to a strong start in their second season on NHL ice, the Seattle Kraken have fallen on hard times. The Kraken remain second in the Pacific Division despite having dropped four of their past five games, including a 6-2 decision at Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
On the other side of the rink, the Carolina Hurricanes are heating up, with a 6-0-1 record in the past seven games. The last two wins have come via shutout against the New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings.
Can the Kraken break through Carolina's suddenly sturdy defense?
Here is our best Kraken vs. Hurricanes pick (odds via Caesars Sportsbook; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
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Kraken vs. Hurricanes Game Info
Date: Thursday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN+, BSSO, ROOT-NW
Location: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
Kraken vs. Hurricanes Odds
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Kraken vs. Hurricanes Odds Analysis
Consensus odds opened with the Hurricanes favored at -195 on the moneyline. Despite 88% of the early money landing on Carolina, the line has seen reverse movement to -188.
The consensus total opened at 6, at -110 for both the Over and the Under. Early betting has hammered the Under, with 92% of the money taking the Under. U6 is now priced at -121, with the O6 at +110.
Kraken vs. Hurricanes Pick
Kraken-Hurricanes Under 6 (-125)⭐⭐⭐⭐
Taking the Under here is mostly about the Hurricanes, who are averaging a total of 5.33 goals for and against per 60 minutes – the lowest rate in the league.
Carolina rookie goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has had a big hand in the team's recent defensive success. He's coming off back-to-back shutouts, and has a .926 save percentage in 12 games.
The Hurricanes have only played nine of 28 games at home, but have hit a total of five goals or fewer in six of those nine games. Furthermore, top center Sebastian Aho remains out of the Carolina lineup and – his absence make the 'Canes less inclined to get into a run-and-gun approach with Seattle.
Carolina has hit the Under in 17 of 27 games, while Seattle has done so in 15 of 26 games. The Kraken have also lost their way offensively, scoring just six goals in their past four losses.
Look for Carolina to favor a grind-it-out, low-scoring affair that should come in below this total.
Kraken vs. Hurricanes Best Odds
| Pick | DraftKings | FanDuel | Caesars | BetMGM | PointsBet |
| SEA-CAR Under | 5.5 (+100) | 5.5 (-102) | 6 (-125) | 5.5 (+100) | 6 (-125) |
Under 6 has been so popular that some of the top sportsbooks have shifted the line to 5.5 with the Under at even money at DraftKings and BetMGM. Grabbing Under 6 at Caesars or PointsBet costs more, but might be worthwhile as potential empty-net insurance if the score is 3-2 late.
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Kraken-Hurricanes pick made 12/15/2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
