- The Kraken are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canucks
- Canucks vs. Kraken Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Vancouver Canucks (18-33) visit Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken (27-22) on Feb. 28 in Seattle, WA. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Kraken are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+150).
The Canucks vs. Kraken Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Canucks vs. Kraken Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Canucks | +1.5 -185 | 6 -115 | +135 |
| Kraken | -1.5 +150 | 6 -105 | -160 |
Canucks vs Kraken Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kraken will win this game with 66.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canucks vs Kraken Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canucks will cover the spread with 58.5% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Canucks Best Bets & Trends
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 20 games (+8.40 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.95 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+3.30 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have covered the Puck Line in 7 of their last 10 games (+2.80 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Vancouver Canucks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.60 Units / 30% ROI)
Kraken Best Bets & Trends
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 3P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+9.00 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the 2P Puck Line in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+6.75 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+6.50 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+6.30 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have covered the 3P Puck Line in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.15 Units / 32% ROI)
Canucks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canucks are 27-31 against the spread this NHL season (-19.15 Units / -19.61% ROI).
- Canucks are 18-40 when betting on the Moneyline for -20.3 Units /-32.77% ROI
- Canucks are 31-25 when betting the Over for +3.1 Units / 4.79% ROI
- Canucks are 25-31 when betting the Under for -8.9 Units /-13.98% ROI
Kraken Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kraken are 39-19 against the spread this NHL season (+9.45 Units /8.91% ROI).
- Kraken are 27-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 3.29% ROI
- Kraken are 22-31 when betting the Over for -11.6 Units / -18.18% ROI
- Kraken are 31-22 when betting the Under for +7.3 Units / 11.39% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Kraken vs Canucks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle (SEA) | 0.5 -140 | 0.5 +105 |
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Jaden Schwartz (SEA) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
| Chandler Stephenson (SEA) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 +100 |
| Shane Wright (SEA) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Kraken vs Canucks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Montour (SEA) | 2.5 -155 | 2.5 +115 |
| Jaden Schwartz (SEA) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +140 |
| Shane Wright (SEA) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Jared McCann (SEA) | 2.5 -160 | 2.5 +115 |
| Conor Garland (VAN) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +140 |
Canucks: Keys to the Game vs. Kraken
The Canucks are 4-15 (.211) when winning the xG advantage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .627
The Canucks are 18-36 (.333) this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canucks are 3-14 (.176) when drawing more penalties this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .464
The Canucks are 55-79 (.410) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kraken: Keys to the Game vs. Canucks
The Kraken are 93-122 (.433) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken were 34-46 (.425) last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 1-20 (.048) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .171
The Kraken are 59-74 (.444) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Canucks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have scored on 17% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Canucks have scored on 14% of rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Canucks had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Canucks have scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Kraken Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken scored on 10% of second chance opportunities last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken scored on 9% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken have 0.1 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken have scored on 6% of second chance opportunities in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Canucks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canucks have a .675 slot save percentage in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832
The Canucks have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied this season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Canucks have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Canucks allowed opponents to score on 17% of rush chances in the first period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Kraken Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken have a .500 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .830
The Kraken allowed 1.2 goals per game in the first period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kraken have allowed 8.0 high danger chances per game while tied this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.9
The Kraken have made 13.1 saves per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9.5
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