Seattle Kraken vs. New York Islanders prediction, December 5th, 2024 NHL tips, best bets and odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs. New York Islanders

Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024

Location: UBS Arena in Elmont, NY

TV: MSG

Odds/point distribution: Kraken (+125) Islanders (-145)

The New York Islanders (9-10-7) will meet the Seattle Kraken (12-13-1) at the UBS Arena on Thursday. The odds for this game are +125 for the Kraken and -145 for the Islanders. The total was set at 6.5.

The Seattle Kraken went home with a good game after picking up a 4-2 win over the Hurricanes in their last game. Seattle received two penalty minutes in this game. The Kraken had a good offensive performance and it showed in this win. They also had two power play opportunities but were unable to convert one of them into a goal. In this game they converted 4 of the 28 shots attempted.

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Seattle Kraken opponents have totaled 62 power play attempts (28th in professional hockey) and have scored a total of 14 goals on those attempts. The Kraken have had 717 shots taken against them so far and have a save percentage of .891. Seattle has attempted 737 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.0%. At the same strength, the Kraken conceded 64 goals and scored 62 of their own. Seattle enters the ice with 82 power play opportunities and has scored 12 goals during those advantages, a rate of 14.63%. For the season they have accumulated 25 points and their points percentage is .481. In terms of goals scored, the Seattle Kraken have scored 74 goals this year (20th in the National Hockey League) and conceded 78 goals.

The man in goal for this game is Joey Daccord. Daccord appeared in 87 games over the course of his hockey career. He has an overall record of 33-33-14 and was named a starter in 79 games. Opponents have scored 222 goals against Daccord in his career and his goals-against rate is 3.43. Daccord has had 2,407 shots against him and made 2,185 saves. His save percentage currently stands at .908 for his 3,881 minutes guarding the cage. During his career on the ice, Daccord has accumulated 46 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .582.

In their last game, New York faced the Canadiens, in a game in which the Islanders lost 2-1. They had three power play chances in this match but failed to convert on any of them. The Islanders scored 1 goal of the 31 shots on goal they attempted.

The Islanders have scored 56 goals at even strength and 9 goals (32nd in professional hockey) while maintaining a power play advantage. New York has taken 758 shots (10th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 8.58% while allowing 744 shots to its opponents. Over the course of the season, the New York Islanders scored 65 goals, 25 points and a points percentage of .481. They have allowed a total of 76 goals scored, including 59 goals at even strength and 17 goals while having fewer men on the ice. They have a total of 73 power play opportunities and a power play rate of 12.33%. They have a penalty kill rate of 69.09% against 55 power play opportunities from other teams and their save rate is 89.8%.

On the other side of the rink, Ilya Sorokin is expected to patrol the goal circle. He recorded 5,825 stops on the 6,341 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .919. Sorokin has a career record of 101-71-34 and has appeared in 208 games in net. He was accepted to start in 204 competitions and has accumulated 11,297 minutes. Sorokin’s percentage of good starts is 68.6% and he has made 140 good starts in his professional career. His opponents average 2.74 goals per game and he has conceded a total of 516 goals.

Who will win tonight’s NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony’s Pick: Take Seattle (+125)

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