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New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The New York Islanders host the Seattle Kraken at UBS Arena in Sunday NHL action. New York enters at 12-8-2 after a narrow loss to St. Louis, while Seattle sits at 11-5-5 aiming to close their four-game road trip with a winning record. Bettors will weigh the Islanders’ home ice against the Kraken’s resilience in comeback victories.
Line Movement and Odds
- Islanders MoneyLine: -167
- Kraken MoneyLine: +140
- Islanders Puck Line: -1.5 (+151)
- Kraken Puck Line: +1.5 (-184)
- Total: 6.0 (Over -110, Under -111)
New York opened as favorites, reflecting their strong record and home advantage. See full NHL odds for market movement.
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Matchup Breakdown
Seattle Kraken Outlook
Seattle rallied for a 3-2 overtime win against Pittsburgh, with Matty Beniers tying the game late and Brandon Montour scoring the winner. Philipp Grubauer made 30 saves, while Mason Marchment added a goal. The Kraken rank fourth in the Western Conference and second in the Pacific Division, with a 9-2 conference record. Jaden Schwartz leads with 15 points, and the team ranks eighth in blocked shots (333), showing defensive commitment.
New York Islanders Outlook
New York fell 2-1 to St. Louis despite Anders Lee’s late goal. Ilya Sorokin made 20 saves, while Bo Horvat continues to lead with 25 points in 22 games. Mathew Barzal and Kyle Palmieri add secondary scoring, each with 17 points. The Islanders rank third in the Metropolitan Division and have two shutouts this season. Their defensive core, led by Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov, ranks top-10 in blocks, supporting Sorokin’s workload.
Key Matchup / Path to Victory
The Kraken must continue their comeback mentality and rely on Grubauer’s consistency in net. The Islanders need Horvat and Barzal to drive offense while Sorokin anchors the defense. Special teams and puck possession will be decisive in this East vs West clash.
Injuries / Availability
Seattle lists Kaapo Kakko (undisclosed), Jared McCann (lower body), and Matt Murray (lower body) out. For full player status, check the Kraken injury report.
New York lists Ethan Bear (undisclosed), Pierre Engvall (ankle), Alexander Romanov (upper body), and Semyon Varlamov (lower body) out. See the Islanders injury page for latest updates.
Environment
The game tips at UBS Arena, where New York is 6-3 at home. Seattle is 5-3-2 on the road, looking to clinch their first winning trip of the season. Expect a physical, high-tempo contest with playoff implications for both teams.
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Best Bets and Prediction
Projected Final Score: Islanders 4, Kraken 3
- Best Bet: Islanders MoneyLine (-167)
New York’s home ice and Sorokin’s goaltending give them the edge in a close matchup. - Total: Over 6.0 (-110)
Our model projects seven goals, leaning over given both teams’ recent scoring trends.
The Islanders’ balanced attack and home advantage should secure the win, while Seattle’s resilience keeps it tight. Expect a competitive game trending over the total.
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