Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders Prediction NHL Picks 12/5/24

The Seattle Kraken and New York Islanders meet Thursday in NHL action at the UBS Arena. Here’s a Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders Prediction. This article will include a Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders Pick.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken lost to the Sharks, beat the Hurricanes, and they play the Devils, Rangers, and Panthers next. The Seattle Kraken are averaging 2.85 goals per game and are scoring on 14.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Jared McCann leads Seattle with 10 goals, Chandler Stephenson has 14 assists, and Brandon Montour has 86 shots on goal. Defensively, the Seattle Kraken are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 77.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Philipp Grubauer has given up 28 goals on 203 shots faced, while Joey Daccord has allowed 45 goals on 509 shots.

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders beat the Sabres, lost to the Canadiens, and they play the Hurricanes, Senators, and Kings next. The New York Islanders are averaging 2.5 goals per game and are scoring 12.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Anders Lee leads New York with 11 goals, Bo Horvat has 12 assists and Brock Nelson has 83 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 2.92 goals per game and are killing 69.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Semyon Varlamov has allowed 29 goals on 262 shots faced, and Ilya Sorokin has given up 40 goals on 475 shots.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Islanders have lost each of their last five games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won five of the Kraken’s last seven games.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Kraken’s last nine games.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at UBS Arena after coming off overtime.
• The underdogs have won the second period in six of the Kraken’s last seven games.

Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders Prediction

I’m not running to the window to back the Seattle Kraken on the road, but backing the Islanders in their favorite role is an even lesser option. The New York Islanders continue to be a disappointment thanks to an offense that can’t get out of the mud. The Islanders are one of the worst offensive teams in the league and have scored 2 or fewer goals in 5 of their last 9 games. The Kraken have also won 3 straight games against the Islanders, which includes a 3-2 win a couple of weeks ago. Give me the plus money in this spot as a fade of the Islanders more than anything.