The Vancouver Canucks (0-5-2) and Seattle Kraken (3-3-2) meet Thursday at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Canucks vs. Kraken odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Canucks have yet to taste victory so far this season, although 2 of the team’s defeats have been in overtime and 2 others have been 1-goal regulation losses. Vancouver lost 3-2 in a near-miss against the Carolina Hurricanes Monday.
The Kraken spanked the visiting Buffalo Sabres 5-1 last itme out Tuesday, and it has now scored 3 or more goals in 4 straight games and 6 of 8 contests overall. Seattle will be looking to snap a 4-game skid against Vancouver.
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Canucks at Kraken odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:48 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Canucks +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Kraken -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canucks +1.5 (-220) | Kraken -1.5 (+175)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Canucks at Kraken projected goalies
Thatcher Demko (0-5-1, 4.06 GAA, .872 SV%) vs. Martin Jones (3-2-1, 3.31 GAA, .870 SV%)
Demko was a little better last time out, coughing up 3 goals on a season-high 39 shots in a 3-2 loss against the Hurricanes. It was just the 2nd time in 6 starts this season that he has allowed 3 or fewer goals.
Jones has stepped in and stepped up at times for the Kraken. He has earned all 3 of the team’s wins, including a 15-save effort in a 5-1 victory against the Sabres last time out. He has either been really good, or terrible, with no in-between.
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Canucks at Kraken picks and predictions
Prediction
Canucks 4, Kraken 3
Moneyline
The CANUCKS (+105) have been super close, losing 4 of their 7 games by just 1 goal. Vancouver isn’t going to lose forever, and this is a very winnable game in Seattle against a team the Canucks owned last season.
The Canucks have dropped 8 straight on the road dating back to last season, but the good news is that Vancouver has won 8 of the past 9 games when playing on 2 days of rest.
Puck line/Against the spread
The Canucks +1.5 (-220) will cost you nearly 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s super risky just for a little bit of insurance. If you like Vancouver, just play it straight up at plus money.
PASS.
Over/Under
OVER 6.5 (-105) has been on fire for the Canucks dating back to last season. The Over is 10-3-1 in their last 14 inside the Pacific Division while going 4-1 in the previous 5 road outings. The Over was also 3-0-1 in the most recent 4 meetings with Seattle.
The Over is 5-2 in the past 7 games inside the Pacific Division for the Kraken, too, while going 4-0 in the past 4 games following a win.
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