Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/28/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Canucks? The puck drops at 4:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Canucks are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Kraken.

SEATTLE KRAKEN VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vancouver Canucks -1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 28th.

WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:

• Based on projections, we have the Canucks coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Canucks on the moneyline
• The Canucks should also cover at -1.5

Taking a Look at the Kraken Chances in Vancouver

Seattle fell to 15-19-2 after a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game.

The total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Seattle, the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. They were also shut out, adding to their offensive woes this season.

Seattle’s offense struggled in their 2-0 loss to Boston, managing 23 shots on goal but failing to score. The Kraken were shut out for the second time this season and recorded 19 giveaways.

Seattle was unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities and didn’t score in any of the three periods.

Seattle’s defense allowed two early goals in their last game, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 in, followed by another at the 10:03 mark. However, the defense tightened up after that, not allowing any goals in the second or third periods. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage. The Kraken’s defense also contributed 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Canucks?

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 17-10-7. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

The Canucks trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied it at 5:19 in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver the lead in the third, and Suter added his second goal with just 26 seconds remaining to secure the win.

Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored Vancouver’s first goal at 5:19 in the second period and added another with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk, who had two shots on goal, netted his first goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.

Despite 27 shots on goal, the Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter’s third goal of the season at 14:41 in the second. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after allowing the first goal at 2:37 into the second period and another late in the third at 18:43. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense contributed 5 takeaways and 24 hits.