canucks vs kraken nhl prediction
PublishedNovember 24, 2023,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:November 24, 2023 , ,

NHL: Canucks vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction 11/24/2023

The Vancouver Canucks (13-6-1) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (8-8-5) on Friday, November 24th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. The Kraken are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Canucks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Avalanche. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken

The Vancouver Canucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

So far this season, the Canucks have an overall record of 13-6-1. On the road, Vancouver is 6-5-0 and 7-1-1 at home. They are currently positioned 2nd in the Western Pacific division and 2nd in the Western conference. Vancouver’s average scoring margin this season is +1.4, leading to an overall puck line record of 10-10. At their home arena, they have a scoring margin of +2.4, while on the road, it is +.6.

Coming off a 5-2 loss on the road to the Avalanche, the Canucks are hoping to bounce back today. Offensively, the Canucks scored one goal in the first period and one time in the second period. In the game, Vancouver managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 29 shots on goal and committed 2 turnovers.

Coming in as the underdog, Vancouver not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the puck line. The combined total of 7 goals exceeded the over/under line, which was set at 6.5 goals for the game.

The Seattle Kraken Are Coming Off A Win

Facing the Canucks, the Kraken have a record of 8-8-5 so far. At home, their record is 4-5-1 and 4-3-4 on the road. This record has them sitting 4th in the Western Pacific division and 8th in the Western conference. Seattle’s average scoring difference this season sits at -0.6, which has contributed to their overall puck line record of 3-18. When playing at home, they have a scoring margin of -0.5, and on the road, it is -0.6.

In their previous game, the Kraken hosted the Sharks and game away with a 7-1 win. Facing off against the Sharks’ defense, the Kraken offense scored in all three periods. Seattle’s one power-play goals contributed to their total of 7 goals. Their offensive performance came with 30 shots on goal and two giveaways.

Seattle also picked up a win against the puck line, coming into the game favored by -1.5. The over/under line going into the game was 6 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 8 goals.

Vancouver Offense Breakdown

On the offensive side, the Canucks are scoring an 4 goals per game this season, ranking 1st in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 12th in the league. Coming into the game, the Canucks have 8-2 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 5-4.

For the season, the over/under record of the Canucks’ stands at 13-5-2. They have had 15 games during the season that exceeded the 6.5 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.6 goals per game.

Seattle Offense BreakdownSeattle Kraken

For their offensive performance, the Kraken come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 13th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. This season, the Kraken have a 5-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 2-6 record.

The Kraken’s over/under record this season is 11-8-2. For the season, they have had 11 games that surpassed this game’s over/under line of 6.5. Overall, their games are averaging6.4 goals per game.

Vancouver Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Canucks head into the game ranked 7th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.4 shots per game against Vancouver. So far, they are 6th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.

Seattle Team Defense

Coming into the game, the Kraken’s defense is 3rd in takeaways at 7.6 takeaways per contest. Overall, they are giving up 3.1 goals per game which is 9th in the NHL.

Canucks vs Kraken TrendsVancouver Canucks

  • Across the Canucks last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 4. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
  • In their last five home games, Seattle has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 5-0 vs. the spread.
  • Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Kraken have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 2-1.
  • The Canucks have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Canucks vs Kraken Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Kraken to pick up on a win over the Canucks at home. With the moneyline sitting at -108, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Kraken straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Kraken winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Kraken straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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