Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canucks vs Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks meet the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Monday, December 29.

The Canucks look excellent value on the Moneyline and our prediction is that the road team will get the better of the Kraken. We’re happy to take the -115 that they win.

Vancouver Canucks have suffered back-to-back defeats, recently being beaten at home by San Jose Sharks 6-3 at Delta Center. Marco Rossi, Drew O'Connor and Linus Karlsson scored one goal apiece.

Seattle Kraken won their last game 4-1, making it four victories on the bounce. This was a home win at Climate Pledge Arena against Philadelphia Flyers. Eeli Tolvanen scored twice, with Jordan Eberle and Chandler Stephenson netting one goal. Goalie Philipp Grubauer produced a great performance and had 31 saves (.969).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kraken have beaten the Canucks in the last two encounters. They won 6-3 at Climate Pledge Arena and triumphed 5-0 at Delta Center. The Kraken have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Kevin Lankinen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-26-5	3.7	.875	0
23/24	11-6-0	2.82	.908	1

Joey Daccord (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-19-6	3	.897	2
23/24	19-18-11	2.46	.916	3

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 16.2% powerplay efficiency. The Canucks have been giving up 3.0 goals from 27.6 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

Conor Garland is the top points scorer with 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, with Linus Karlsson racking up 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Thatcher Demko have a 2.36 goal against average with a .914 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Kraken have 5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 34.2 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Eeli Tolvanen with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, while Chandler Stephenson is next best after registering 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 2.02 GAA with a .940 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks

From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken betting tips covers it all.

Game Prediction

There is -115 on offer when it comes to Vancouver Canucks on the Moneyline. We believe that the visitors have a strong chance of winning this NHL clash and the odds makes plenty of appeal.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Canucks vs Kraken stats:

• Canucks have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Canucks have won 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Kraken have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Kraken have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.

Canucks Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

Those looking for bigger odds about a win for Vancouver should head to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines. You can combine this pick with an Under / Over goals prediction for more juice.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eeli Tolvanen Over 1.5 Shots -161

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -161 that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canucks 3 - 1 Kraken

We’ve picked out a correct score of 3-1 being landed by the Canucks. You can secure odds of +1600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canucks

Kraken

1-0

Canucks

+4500

Kraken

+4500

2-0

Canucks

+4000

Kraken

+4500

2-1

Canucks

+1200

Kraken

+1300

3-0

Canucks

+2800

Kraken

+3000

3-1

Canucks

+1600

Kraken

+1800

3-2

Canucks

+800

Kraken

+850

4-0

Canucks

+3500

Kraken

+4000

4-1

Canucks

+1400

Kraken

+1600

4-2

Canucks

+1500

Kraken

+1600

4-3

Canucks

+1050

Kraken

+1100

5-0

Canucks

+6600

Kraken

+8000

5-1

Canucks

+2400

Kraken

+2900

5-2

Canucks

+1600

Kraken

+1900

5-3

Canucks

+2400

Kraken

+2500

5-4

Canucks

+2200

Kraken

+2200

6-0

Canucks

+10000

Kraken

+12500

6-1

Canucks

+5500

Kraken

+7000

6-2

Canucks

+3000

Kraken

+4000

6-3

Canucks

+3000

Kraken

+3500

6-4

Canucks

+5000

Kraken

+5500

6-5

Canucks

+5500

Kraken

+6000

7-1

Canucks

+9000

Kraken

+12000

7-2

Canucks

+8000

Kraken

+10000

7-3

Canucks

+6000

Kraken

+7500

7-4

Canucks

+7000

Kraken

+8000

7-5

Canucks

+12000

Kraken

+12500

7-6

Canucks

+13000

Kraken

+13000

8-4

Canucks

+12500

Kraken

+14000

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Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can back Seattle Kraken at -100 to win against Vancouver Canucks, with the latter trading at -120. This means the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 55% chance of success.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -115.

If you’re wagering on National Hockey League clashes, we recommend heading to the top sportsbooks and scanning through the hundreds of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to bet pre-game and in-game.

Moneyline

Canucks

-120

Kraken

-100

3-Way Moneyline

Canucks

+128

Tie

+310

Kraken

+170

Puck Line

Canucks -1.5

+205

Kraken +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-105

Over 5.5

-115

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the goalie and player prop bets that are available. It’s especially great if you have a view when it comes to Goals, Assists, Points and Saves, while there are lots of other options.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NHL fans essentially being able to bet in-game when it comes to team and player props. Sometimes these are lines where you can wager on Shots or Goals.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Vancouver Canucks Stats

Seattle Kraken Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 1.80 pts and allowed 4.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 20
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 20.6
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 16.7
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.5

Injuries & Suspensions

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