Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction 3/1/25

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 for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Kraken are the -1.5 favorite to win at home 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 Saturday, March 1st.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

• Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Canucks winning this game by a score of 3-2.
• We like the Canucks on the moneyline (-103)
• The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Does Vancouver Have A Chance at Climate Pledge Arena?

Vancouver improved to 27-21-11 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. The Canucks were 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.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, Vancouver tied it up with a goal from Pius Suter at 5:19. The Canucks took the lead in the third period with a goal from Jake DeBrusk, but the Sharks tied it again at 18:43. Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.

Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, including his 3rd and 4th of the season. He scored Vancouver’s first goal, tying the game 1-1 in the second period, and later netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left. Jake DeBrusk added his 1st goal of the season at 4:22 in the third period.

Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but didn’t score in the first period. They followed up with one goal in the second and two in the third. The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways and finished with 6 assists.

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

Will the Kraken Find a Way to Win at Home?

The Kraken dropped to 25-31-4 after a 2-0 road loss to the Bruins. Seattle, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken unable to find the net. Seattle managed 23 shots on goal but couldn’t capitalize on any of them.

Seattle’s offense was shut out in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken took 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They also recorded 19 giveaways.

None of the Kraken’s players scored, and they finished with 0 assists. Seattle was held scoreless in all three periods.

Seattle’s defense gave up two early goals to the Bruins, both in the first period. The first came just 3:23 into the game, followed by a power-play goal at the 10:03 mark. After that, the Kraken’s defense held firm, not allowing another goal. Goalie Joey Daccord finished with 31 saves and a 93.9% save percentage.