Philadelphia Flyers vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 12/29/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Friday, December 29, 2023

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Root Sports Northwest

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+117) Kraken (-141)

The Seattle Kraken (13-14-9) host the Philadelphia Flyers (18-11-4) at Climate Pledge Arena on Friday. The odds on this game have Philadelphia at +117 while Seattle is at -141. The total is 7.

The Philadelphia Flyers had a decent effort after finishing in a 6-6 tie against the Red Wings in their previous outing. Philadelphia earned 47 minutes in the box in this matchup. The Flyers had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this game. Additionally, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't convert them into a score. For the outing, they tallied a score on 6 of the 43 shots they put on net.

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Philadelphia Flyers opponents have earned 105 power play opportunities (21st in professional hockey) and have a total of 15 goals in those attempts. The Flyers have had 944 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .904. Philadelphia has attempted 1,086 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.0%. When at even strength, the Flyers have allowed 76 goals while getting 87 on offense. Philadelphia has accounted for 104 power play chances and they have tallied 11 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 10.58%. For the current season, they have earned 40 points and their points % is .606. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the Philadelphia Flyers have earned 98 goals (25th in the league) so far this year and have given up 91.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Carter Hart. Hart has taken the ice for 219 games during his NHL career. He has compiled an overall mark of 93-90-28 and he has started in 211 games. Opponents have racked up 602 goals against Hart in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.93. Hart has had 6,420 shots taken against him and has recorded 5,818 saves. His save percentage is at .906 for his 12,328 minutes in the crease. During his career on the ice, Hart has earned 104 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .493.

When they were on the ice last, Seattle faced the Flames in a matchup where the Kraken got the victory by a final of 2-1. They had 2 power play opportunities in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Kraken tallied 2 goals of the 21 shots on goal they attempted.

The Kraken have scored 74 goals at even strength and 22 goals (16th in the league) while on the power play. Seattle has put up 1,067 shots (11th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.00%, while allowing the opposition 1,059 shots. So far this season, the Seattle Kraken have 96 goals, 35 points, in addition to a points percentage of .486. They have permitted 109 goals to be scored by of a combination of 87 goals at even strength and 22 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 108 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 20.37%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 79.05% on their oppositions 105 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 89.7%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Joey Daccord defending the net. He has accrued 994 saves out of 1,106 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .899. Daccord has earned a lifetime record of 10-14-10 and has been in net for 40 games. He has made the start in 33 contests and has accumulated 2,212 mins. Daccord's quality start percentage comes out to 45.5% and he has made 15 quality starts in his NHL career. Opponents are averaging 3.04 goals/game and he has yielded 112 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+117)

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