Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

The Canucks and Kraken are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kraken will host the game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Kraken are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Kraken -1.5

This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

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

Will Vancouver Shock Everyone at Climate Pledge Arena?

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 17-11-8 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

Vancouver fell behind 1-0 in the second period, but Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks the lead at 4:22 in the third, but the Sharks tied it again at 18:43. Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.

Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, including his 3rd and 4th of the season. He scored the team’s first goal at 5:19 in the second period and added another with just 26 seconds left in the game. Jake DeBrusk also found the net, marking his 1st goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.

Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They recorded 25 giveaways and had six assists on their three goals. Conor Garland picked up his 5th assist of the season, while Carson Soucy notched his 1st.

Vancouver’s defense allowed the first goal just 2:37 into the second period and another at 18:43 in the third, but they held on for a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Canucks’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Will Seattle Make it Happen at Home?

With a 2-0 loss to the Bruins, the Kraken fell to 17-19-2 this season. Seattle’s defense struggled early, allowing both goals in the first period, including one just 3:23 into the game.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Seattle, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. They were shut out offensively, managing only 23 shots on goal.

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite firing 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with possession, committing 19 giveaways.

Seattle was unable to score in any period, and none of their players found the net. The team also failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.

Seattle’s defense gave up an early goal just 3:23 into the first period and another at the 10:03 mark, but they held the Bruins scoreless the rest of the way. Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage, while the Kraken’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.