- The Kraken is a +1.5 goal favorite vs. the Islanders
- Islanders vs. Kraken Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The New York Islanders (27-17) visit Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken (21-18) on Jan. 21 in Seattle, WA. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 pm.
The Kraken are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at +1.5 (-250).
The Islanders vs. Kraken Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Islanders vs. Kraken Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Islanders | -1.5 +200 | 5.5 -105 | +240 |
| Kraken | +1.5-250 | 5.5 -115 | -115 |
Islanders vs Kraken Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Islanders will win this game with 54.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Islanders vs Kraken Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Islanders will cover the spread with 52.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Islanders Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Islanders have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 away games (+9.75 Units / 44% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 away games (+8.45 Units / 41% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have covered the 2P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+8.40 Units / 20% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 3P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 away games (+7.30 Units / 35% ROI)
- The New York Islanders have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+6.95 Units / 48% ROI)
Kraken Best Bets & Trends
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the 2P Puck Line in 17 of their last 20 games (+11.10 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+8.50 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 78% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.40 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 2P Moneyline in 7 of their last 20 games (+5.80 Units / 29% ROI)
Islanders Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Islanders are 27-22 against the spread this NHL season (-2.7 Units / -3.22% ROI).
- Islanders are 27-22 when betting on the Moneyline for +7 Units /12.43% ROI
- Islanders are 22-25 when betting the Over for-5.35 Units / -9.84% ROI
- Islanders are 25-22 when betting the Under for+1.55 Units /2.87% ROI
Kraken Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kraken are 33-15 against the spread this NHL season (+10.45 Units /12.1% ROI).
- Kraken are 21-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -2.18% ROI
- Kraken are 19-26 when betting the Over for-9.4 Units / -17.64% ROI
- Kraken are 26-19 when betting the Under for+5.7 Units / 10.84% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Kraken vs Islanders
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Mathew Barzal (NYI) | +225 |
| Jordan Eberle (Sea) | +230 |
| Anthony Duclair (NYI) | +250 |
| Jared McCann (Sea) | +250 |
| Anders Lee (NYI) | +260 |
| Emil Heineman (NYI) | +270 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Kraken vs Islanders
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -120 |
| Anthony Duclair (NYI) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -150 |
| Matty Beniers (SEA) | 0.5 -125 | 0.5 -105 |
| Kaapo Kakko (SEA) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -155 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kraken vs Islanders
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Anthony Duclair (NYI) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
| Matty Beniers (SEA) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 2.5 -135 | 2.5 +100 |
| Jaden Schwartz (SEA) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
Islanders: Keys to the Game vs. Kraken
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 10-1 (.909) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .499
The Islanders are 27-21 (.562) this season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Islanders are 49-37 (.570) when winning the xG advantage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .671
Kraken: Keys to the Game vs. Islanders
The Kraken are 89-120 (.426) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 21-26 (.447) this season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 5-22 (.185) when allowing 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .282
Islanders Offensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders scored on 8% of cycle chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Islanders scored on 15% of rush chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Islanders have scored on 8% of cycle chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Islanders were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kraken Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken scored on 10% of second chance opportunities last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken scored on 9% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken have scored on 44% of second chance opportunities on the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 20%
The Kraken have scored on 3% of cycle chances while leading this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Islanders Defensive Stats & Trends
The Islanders have allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders have 112.3 goals saved above expected since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 35.5
The Islanders allowed opponents to score on 9% of second chance opportunities last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Islanders have a .846 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829
Kraken Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken have allowed 8.3 high danger chances per game while tied this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.9
The Kraken have allowed 1.44 expected goals per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
The Kraken have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
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