The Carolina Hurricanes (4-2-0) make the 5th stop on a 6-game road trip against the Seattle Kraken (4-3-1) at Climate Pledge Arena Saturday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Hurricanes vs. Kraken odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting; Tied 1-1 in 2023-24
The Hurricanes have won 3 of the 1st 4 games on the trip, including a 4-2 victory in Calgary against the Flames Thursday. Carolina (-184) cashed as a heavy favorite, while covering on the puck line, while the Under (6.5) connected. The Under is 4-1-1 in 6 games for the Canes.
The Kraken were tripped up 4-3 in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday as the Over (5.5) cashed. Each of Seattle’s past 3 Games have been 1-goal Games, while 5 of the 8 Games have been decided by a single goal. The Over has a slight 4-3 edge in the past 7 outings.
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Hurricanes at Kraken odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Kraken +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+135) | Kraken +1.5 (-165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)
Hurricanes at Kraken projected goalies
Frederik Andersen (2-1-0, 1.64 GAA, .939 SV%) vs. Philipp Grubauer (1-3-0, 3.10 GAA, .881 SV%)
Andersen dropped the opener Oct. 11 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he has bounced back with 2 straight games on this road trip against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Edmonton Oilers. He has allowed 3 goals on 61 shots.
Grubauer allowed 3 goals on 28 shots in a 3-2 home loss against the Colorado Avalanche, his former team, last time out Tuesday. He has won just once in 4 starts, while allowing 3 or more goals in 3 of his 4 outings.
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Hurricanes at Kraken picks and predictions
Prediction
Hurricanes 3, Kraken 2
Moneyline
The HURRICANES (-175) are worth a look as a moderate favorite behind Andersen. Carolina suffered a 7-4 loss against the Kraken (+145) in last season’s visit to Seattle on Oct. 19, 2023. However, Carolina has won 4 of the past 5 meetings, outscoring Seattle 18-14.
Carolina has scored 3 or more goals in 5 straight games, while winning 4 of those outings.
Seattle is 1-1-1 in the past 3 games, with each of those games decided by a single goal.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Kraken +1.5 (-165) isn’t worth your potential return, and while they’ve been involved in 3 consecutive 1-goal games, it’s too expensive to risk this much for such a small reward.
The Hurricanes -1.5 (+135) have won by 2 or more goals in 3 of their 4 victories. However, Carolina has won just once in 3 trips to Seattle, so there is tremendous risk.
PASS.
Over/Under
UNDER 6 (-120) is worth a look in this East Coast vs. West Coast battle.
The Under is 4-1-1 in the 6 all-time meetings, with the total going 1-1-1 in the 3 battles at Climate Pledge.
Carolina has cashed low at a 4-1-1 pace in 6 outings this season, while going 3-1 in 4 games on the road. The Under is 2-1 in the past 3 games for Seattle, too.
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