In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 2, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken (31-38-6, 37-38 ATS) have not been playing well recently, as they lost five of the previous six games. The Kraken did snap a three-game losing skid with a 6-1 home victory over the Edmonton Oilers, but then lost the following two games to the Dallas Stars, scoring just two goals in the process. Seattle is 7th in the Pacific Division Standings with 68 points, 30 behind the first-placed Golden Knights.
The Kraken average 2.97 goals per game this year (16th), while they allow 3.23 GPG (23rd). Jared McCann leads the team with 52 points (18 G and 34 A). Chandler Stephenson contributes 48 points (11 G and 37 A), while Jaden Schwartz has 46 points (23 G and 23 A).
Joey Daccord (24-20-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Kraken on Wednesday against the Canucks. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.72 goals per game this year with a .908 SV% and one shutout.
Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview
The Vancouver Canucks (34-27-13, 35-39 ATS) have been playing in hot and cold form lately; they won five of the last ten games. The Canucks are back home from a six-game road trip on which they suffered four losses to the Blues, Rangers, Blue Jackets, and Jets, while they beat the Devils and Islanders. Vancouver is 5th in the Pacific Division Standings with 81 points, 17 behind the top-placed Golden Knights.
The Canucks score 2.84 goals per game on average (21st), while they concede 3.07 GPG (19th). This season, Quinn Hughes leads the team with 70 points (16 G and 54 A). Brock Boeser has 46 points (24 G and 22 A), while Elias Pettersson chips in with 45 points (15 G and 30 A).
Thatcher Demko (8-7-3) is expected to start for the Canucks at the goal on Wednesday against the Kraken. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.84 goals per game this year with a .892 SV% and one shutout. The Canucks will meet the Ducks, Golden Knights, Stars, Avalanche, and Wild after this game.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canucks’ last six night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kraken’s last four games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the last seven games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last nine games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 12 of the Kraken’s last 14 games against opponents on a losing streak.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vancouver Canucks are one of only three teams to lose 8+ games when leading after Period 2 this season.
- The Vancouver Canucks rank 4th in the league for power play goals against this season (35).
- The Seattle Kraken rank T29th in the league in short-handed goals this season (2).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 4th in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.88).
Canucks vs Kraken Prediction
The Kraken won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including three of the last four. The Kraken lead the series 2-1 this season. The Canucks are still chasing the No. 8 seed in the WC but they need to get two points on Wednesday to stay alive. The Kraken are already eliminated, so I think they will enter this game much more relaxed. Nine of the last ten H2H duels went Over, while that was the case in eight of Vancouver’s previous ten games. I am confident these teams will combine for at least six goals here. I am going with Over.