Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken Prediction 3/2/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Feb 28, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot (8) gets the shot away against Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) during the second period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Carolina Hurricanes
Seattle Kraken
Team Records
38-15-6
28-22-9
Spread
-1.5 140
+1.5 -166
Moneyline
-185
+154
Total
Over 5.5 (-130)
Under 5.5 (110)
Where
Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
When
Monday, March 2, 2026
Time
10:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Seattle Kraken meet Monday in NHL action from the Climate Pledge Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Carolina Hurricanes vs. Seattle Kraken prediction.
Carolina Hurricanes Recap
The Carolina Hurricanes come into this game looking to add on to their 5-2 win over the Red Wings last time out to sit at 15-7-4 this season. After this game, Carolina will head on the road for a game against Vancouver.
Hurricanes Win 5 In A Row
Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes in scoring with 59 points including 22 goals and 37 assists while Seth Jarvis has 46 points with a team-high 26 goals. Jackson Blake’s added 36 points with 17 goals and 19 assists while Logan Stankoven has 27 points with 11 goals and 16 assists and Nikolaj Ehlers has 44 points with 15 goals and 29 assists of his own this season. Taylor Hall has also chipped in 32 points with 14 goals and 18 assists. Shayne Gostisbehere has 41 points with 31 assists and Andrei Svechnikov has 51 points with 21 goals and 30 assists. In goal for Carolina, Frederik Andersen has gone 8-10-5 with a 3.21 GAA and an .874 save percentage while Brandon Bussi is 24-3-1 with a 2.23 GAA and a .906 save percentage this season. Pyotr Kochetkov is also 6-2 with a 2.33 GAA and an .899 save percentage as well this season.
Seattle Kraken Recap
The Seattle Kraken come into this game looking to add on to their 5-1 win over Vancouver last time out to sit at 28-22-9 this season. After this game, Seattle will take on the St. Louis Blues at home.
Kraken Snap Two-Game Slide
Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken in scoring with 41 points including a team-high 22 goals and 19 assists while Matty Beniers has 38 points with 15 goals and 23 assists. Chandler Stephenson has 39 points with 14 goals and 25 assists and Eeli Tolvanen has 31 points with 11 goals and 20 assists. Vince Dunn also has 35 points with 9 goals and 26 assists as well this season. Joey Daccord has gone 17-13-5 with a 2.79 GAA and a .904 save percentage while Philipp Grubauer is 11-7-3 with a 2.50 GAA and a .914 save percentage this season. Matt Murray is also 0-2-1 with a 2.21 GAA and a .922 save percentage this season.
Carolina Hurricanes @ Seattle Kraken Betting Trends: March 2, 2026
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
The Kraken have won each of their last four games as home underdogs.
The Hurricanes have lost four of their last six games as road favorites following a win.
The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as home underdogs following a win.
The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents.
The Kraken have won the third period in each of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
The Hurricanes have won seven of their last eight games.
The Kraken have lost each of their last four night games against opponents on a winning streak.
The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Kraken.
The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
Seven of the Kraken’s last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Climate Pledge Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Six of the Hurricanes’ last seven games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 20 of the Hurricanes’ last 21 road games against Pacific Division opponents.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the Kraken’s last nine night games at Climate Pledge Arena.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
Matthew Beniers has scored a goal in each of the Kraken’s last four home games.
Jordan Eberle has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last five home games.
Cale Fleury has recorded six hits against the Hurricanes this season – most against any opponent.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
Sebastian Aho has scored a goal in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
Seth Jarvis has recorded an assist in four of the Hurricanes’ last five road games against Pacific Division opponents.
Jordan Staal has recorded two assists against the Kraken this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
The Seattle Kraken rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (71.78%).
The Seattle Kraken have recorded the most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (22).
The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.44).
The Carolina Hurricanes are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction
I’m on the Hurricanes in this one. I’d tread lightly because Seattle’s been surprisingly hot at home going back to the olympic break, but the Hurricanes for me are the more proven team at this point and have earned the benefit of the doubt to back them on the road. give me Carolina.
