Vancouver Canucks (17-10-7) vs Seattle Kraken (15-19-2)
Game Info: Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Rogers Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks -135 / Seattle Kraken +115 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 28th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 15-19-2 this year after they lost to Colorado by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Seattle led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 29-19, won 49.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Kakko and McCann, while Daccord stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Kraken lost four in a row against the Golden Knights, Blackhawks, Senators, and Lightning. Seattle has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with 12 goals, 15 assists, and 92 shots on goal, while Philipp Grubauer is 3-10-0 with a 3.63 goals against average and an .877 save percentage this year.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks are 17-10-7 this year after they defeated San Jose by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vancouver trailed 1-0 in the first period, but they scored the next four goals to pull away, before holding on for the win in the third. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 29-24, won 59.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Boeser, Pettersson (2), and Sherwood, while Demko stopped 26 out of 29 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Canucks lost three in a row against the Senators, Golden Knights, and the Hockey Club. Vancouver has scored 3.15 goals per game and they have allowed 3.12 goals against per game, while also going 22.4% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with eight goals, 34 assists, and 109 shots on goal, while Thatcher Demko is 2-1-2 with a 3.14 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this year.
Why the Canucks will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost each of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Canucks have won four of their last five day games at Rogers Arena.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Kraken’s last three games.
- The Canucks have won the second period in each of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last seven games at Rogers Arena against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kraken’s last four games as road underdogs following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last nine games between the Kraken and Canucks.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in five of the Kraken’s last six games as road underdogs.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- Elias Pettersson has scored at least one goal in each of the Canucks’ last four games as home favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in 20 of the Canucks’ last 21 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canucks’ last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Eberle has scored a goal in three of the Kraken’s last four games at Rogers Arena.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded at least one point in each of the Kraken’s last nine road games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Oliver Bjorkstrand has recorded an assist in each of the Kraken’s last four games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Seattle comes into this matchup trying to snap their five game losing streak, but they have only scored a total of six goals in those five losses. The Kraken are 7-11-0 on the road this year, while the Canucks are 7-7-5 at home. Vancouver has lost three of their last four games, but two of those came in overtime. Both of these teams are struggling right now, but we have to continue fading this Seattle offense. Take the Canucks at home.