Canucks vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Dec. 29

The Vancouver Canucks (15-19-3) visit the Seattle Kraken (16-14-6, winners of four in a row) at Climate Pledge Arena. The contest on Monday, Dec. 29 begins at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our pick for who will claim the win in Monday's game.

In the last 10 contests for the Kraken, their offense has put up 27 goals while their defense has allowed 22 (they have a 5-5-0 record in those games). In 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with nine goals (32.1% success rate).

Canucks vs. Kraken Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Kraken 3, Canucks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (-106)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks (15-19-3 overall) have a 5-3-8 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • Vancouver is 6-4-3 (15 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
  • In the six games this season the Canucks scored only one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
  • Vancouver has taken four points from the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-8-0 record).
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals 19 times, and are 13-4-2 in those games (to register 28 points).
  • In the 15 games when Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-6-2 record (16 points).
  • In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 3-10-1 (seven points).
  • The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 12-9-2 to register 26 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have earned a record of 5-6-11 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 16-14-6.
  • Seattle has earned 19 points (8-3-3) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has earned three points (1-4-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Kraken have scored more than two goals 22 times, earning 33 points from those matchups (15-4-3).
  • Seattle has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games this season and has registered 20 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-7-1 (seven points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Kraken finished 13-6-3 in those matchups (29 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Canucks Rank Canucks AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
23rd 2.78 Goals Scored 2.58 30th
31st 3.46 Goals Allowed 2.92 12th
24th 26.4 Shots 25.6 27th
26th 29.4 Shots Allowed 29.3 24th
12th 20.33% Power Play % 20% 13th
30th 74.59% Penalty Kill % 71.15% 31st

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