Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Picks & Predictions

The NHL schedule is crowded on Thursday with 11 NHL matchups with different options in the scores and odds, including a Pacific Northwest showdown as the Seattle Kraken (23-21-11) host the Vancouver Canucks (37-15-6). Seattle is fifth in the NHL standings for the Pacific Division and the Canucks are first in the division and league with 80 points, but have lost three consecutive NHL games.

Thatcher Demko (2.44 GAA, .918 save percentage), among the NHL expert picks to win the Vezina Trophy, is the projected starting goaltender for the Canucks, while Joey Daccord (2.37 GAA, .921 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Kraken.

Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Odds

The Canucks opened as betting favorites in the Canucks vs Kraken betting picks with NHL odds of -120 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+195) for the puck line. The Kraken are +100 (Even) moneyline underdogs with +1.5 (-235) puck line odds. The over/under is 6 according to BetUS.

Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Information

Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken

Location of the game: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington

Date & Time: Thursday, February 22 at 10 p.m. ET

How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet Pacific (Canada)

Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Analysis

Vancouver Canucks Performance Recap and Analysis

The Canucks have lost three consecutive games to the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, and Winnipeg Jets by a combined score of 17-10. The most egregious of those losses was a 10-7 loss to the Wild on Monday in which the Canucks gave up a 5-2 lead, surrendering six goals in six minutes. They’re 5-4-1 in their last 10 NHL games but have been among the most consistent NHL teams all season.

Vancouver is third in goals (3.67) and sixth in goals allowed (2.71), but their underlying numbers are a little concerning from an offensive standpoint. They’re just 27th in shots (28.1) and lead the league in shooting percentage (13.1), but there have been signs that their offense could dry up as the season progresses. Ignoring the 10-7 loss to the Wild, they’ve scored three goals or fewer in six of their last eight games. JT Miller leads the Vancouver Canucks roster with 75 points (28 goals, 47 assists) in 58 games.

Key Injuries

Dakota Joshua and Carson Soucy are on the NHL injury report for the Canucks. 

Betting Trends to Know

• The Canucks are 35-23 against the spread (ATS), including 18-14 on the road.
• Their over-under record on the road is 20-10-2.

Seattle Kraken Performance Recap and Analysis

Looking at the Seattle Kraken scoreboard has been tough lately for fans of the team. Seattle is 4-4-2 in its last 10 games and has had a frustrating, up-and-down season. They’re not great on home ice either as they have an NHL picks record of 11-9-5 at Climate Pledge Arena. They’re 6-6-3 against Pacific Division opponents.

For the Canucks vs Kraken betting picks, Seattle is 28th in goals (2.73) and T9th in goals allowed (2.82). They average just 7.9 PIM per game and will need to stay out of the box against the Canucks’ power play, which is firing at 23 percent. Oliver Bjorkstrand leads Seattle in NHL player stats with 41 points (13 goals, 28 assists).

Key Injuries

Seattle has a completely healthy roster with no injuries.

Betting Trends to Know

• The Kraken are 31-24 ATS, including 12-13 at home.
• Their over-under record is 11-14 at Climate Pledge Arena.
• They’ve won three of their last four NHL games against Vancouver.

Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Picks

• Moneyline: The Canucks, while going through an expected regression, should be able to muster up a win against their Pacific Northwest rivals. Rick Tocchet has them playing a disciplined and structured game and we’ll see them come out hot against the Seattle Kraken.
• Puck Line: While the Canucks should win, expect a close game. There’s no real value in betting the puck line for the Canucks vs Kraken betting picks.
• Over/Under: The Vancouver Canucks are giving up more goals lately, but the over 6.5 total has been hit in just one of the Kraken’s last seven games.

Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction

• NHL Pick: Under 6 (-100)

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