Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/28

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The Vancouver Canucks will take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. This NHL regular season game is set for Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Canucks, led by Head Coach Adam Foote, have a record of 18-34-7. They sit at the bottom of the Western Pacific Division. On the other hand, the Kraken, coached by Lane Lambert, hold a 27-22-9 record. They are positioned fourth in the same division. Both teams aim to improve their standings in the Western Conference.

Canucks vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vancouver Canucks vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken MoneyLine -161, Vancouver Canucks MoneyLine +137

Vancouver Canucks Team Preview

The Vancouver Canucks have faced some tough games recently. They played against the Winnipeg Jets and lost 3-2. Evander Kane and Drew O’Connor each scored a goal, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.

In another recent game, the Canucks took on the Vegas Golden Knights. They lost 5-2, with Teddy Blueger getting two assists. Kevin Lankinen was in goal, making 26 saves on 31 shots.

The Canucks also went up against the Utah Mammoth and lost 6-2. Despite the loss, Teddy Blueger managed a goal and an assist. The team is looking to bounce back in their next game.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have had a challenging stretch in their recent games. They lost their last two games, falling to the St. Louis Blues 5-1 and the Dallas Stars 4-1. Before that, they secured a win against the Los Angeles Kings with a 4-2 score.

In terms of skater stats, the Kraken rank 19th in goals with 163 this season. They are 24th in assists with 272 and 30th in shots on goal with 1460. On the defensive side, they are 4th in blocks with 938.

Goaltending has seen Philipp Grubauer play 23 games, achieving 11 wins and 575 saves. Joey Daccord has played 34 games, with 16 wins and 863 saves. The team has yet to record a shutout this season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, Seattle Kraken is the choice at -161. They are the favorite in this game and have shown strong performance in goals and assists compared to the Vancouver Canucks. The projected score is Seattle Kraken 3, Vancouver Canucks 2. Seattle’s better ranking in goals against also supports this pick.

For the over/under pick, the recommendation is to go with the under 5.5 at +102. Both teams have solid goaltending stats, with Seattle ranking 7th in goals against. The projected total score is 5, which aligns with the under bet. This suggests a lower-scoring game is likely.