Senators vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - December 17

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The Ottawa Senators (15-13-2, riding a three-game winning streak) visit the Seattle Kraken (15-15-2) at Climate Pledge Arena. The contest on Tuesday, December 17 begins at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before this matchup, here is who we project to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey contest.

Over the last 10 contests for the Kraken, their offense has scored 34 goals while their defense has allowed 34 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 29 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored eight goals (27.6% success rate).

Senators vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Kraken 4, Senators 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (+109)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

  • The Senators have a 15-13-2 record overall, with a 3-2-5 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
  • In the 12 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-4-1 record (good for 15 points).
  • In the four games this season the Senators recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
  • Ottawa finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Senators have scored three or more goals in 19 games (14-3-2, 30 points).
  • In the 10 games when Ottawa has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up nine points after finishing 4-5-1.
  • In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 9-7-1 (19 points).
  • The Senators have been outshot by opponents 12 times, and went 5-6-1 (11 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a record of 15-15-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime contests.
  • Seattle has earned nine points (4-4-1) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Kraken registered just one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
  • The Kraken have earned 29 points in their 17 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal in 11 games and picked up 14 points with a record of 7-4-0.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 9-6-0 (18 points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Kraken finished 6-9-2 in those contests (14 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Senators Rank Senators AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
14th 3.1 Goals Scored 2.97 19th
12th 2.93 Goals Allowed 2.97 14th
3rd 30.8 Shots 27 26th
10th 27.6 Shots Allowed 28.7 18th
6th 26.47% Power Play % 18.75% 21st
24th 76.19% Penalty Kill % 78.67% 19th

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