Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders 2/7/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Betting Tips
The battle of the NHL takes center stage on February 7th, 2023, as the Seattle Kraken face off against the New York Islanders at 7:30 PM ET at UBS Arena in New York. The Kraken’s offense is a force to be reckoned with, boasting an average of 3.61 goals per game with an impressive 11 goals in their last 3 matches. The top two lines, led by Andre Burakovsky, Jordan Eberle, and Matthew Beniers, have combined for 40 goals and 73 assists. The rest of the offense is also making a strong impact with Jared McCann, Yanni Gourde, and Daniel Sprong contributing 44 goals and 52 assists individually. On the defensive end, Vince Dunn and Adam Larsson have added 13 goals and 46 assists from the point, giving the offense a significant boost.
While the defense may have underperformed with an average of 3.04 goals allowed per game, the offense is still shining. Despite this setback, Dunn and Larsson have combined for 7.1 defensive point shares, allowing opponents to find open chances. In goal, Martin Jones is struggling with a .895 save percentage, 2.82 goals-against average, and -9.7 goals saved above average on 893 shots.
The Kraken is 4-1 in their last 5 matches against the spread and 17-6 in road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of their last 5 matches.
Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders 2/7/2023 Free Picks, Odds and Betting Tips
On the other side of the ice, the New York Islanders‘ offense is struggling with an average of just 2.85 goals per game. The top line, powered by Brock Nelson and Mathew Barzal, has 31 combined goals and 58 assists, but the rest of the offense has faltered. With only 7 active skaters having 10 or more goals, the top-heavy offense is easily neutralized by opposing defenses.
However, the defense has stepped up with an average of only 2.71 goals allowed per game. Scott Mayfield and Adam Pelech have combined for 4.8 defensive point shares, while Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov have 5.9 defensive point shares and 183 blocked shots, providing the team with much-needed depth. Ilya Sorokin has been exceptional with a .923 save percentage, 2.38 goals-against average, and 20.2 goals saved above average on 1124 shots.
The Islanders are 3-2 in their last 5 matches against the spread and 15-11 in road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of their last 5 matches.
Seattle Kraken vs New York Islanders. This match-up is a showdown between two of the NHL’s finest teams. The Islanders will be looking to come out on top in their home game, but the Kraken, who average 3.61 goals per game, will be aiming to dominate from the opening puck drop. With their dominant forward group and efficient puck movement, the Kraken should score plenty of goals. On the defensive end, Vince Dunn and Adam Larsson will be looking to restrict shots on goal and force errors in the defensive zone. With a solid performance on the road, the Kraken should come out on top. The New York Islanders are predicted to win 7-3.
NHL Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: UBS Arena, NY
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
TV: ESPN+
NHL Odds: New York Islanders -210
NHL Totals: 6.5
