Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/29

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The Vancouver Canucks will travel to Climate Pledge Arena to face the Seattle Kraken. The game is set for Monday, December 29, 2025, at 10:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Vancouver enters the game with a 15-19-3 record.

Seattle has a 16-14-6 record this season. Both teams are part of the Western Pacific Division. The Canucks are coached by Adam Foote, while Lane Lambert leads the Kraken. Fans can expect a competitive game between these division rivals.

Canucks vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vancouver Canucks vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Vancouver Canucks -117, Seattle Kraken -105

Vancouver Canucks Team Preview

The Vancouver Canucks have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost their last two games against the San Jose Sharks and the Philadelphia Flyers. However, they had a strong showing against the Boston Bruins, winning 5-4.

In the recent loss against the Sharks, Conor Garland and Filip Hronek contributed with two assists each. Drew O’Connor and Max Sasson scored goals in the game against the Flyers. The Canucks showed their potential by defeating the Islanders and Rangers in prior games.

Thatcher Demko has been the main goalie for the Canucks, with 391 saves in 16 games. The team has had a strong power play, ranking 6th with 25 power-play goals. The Canucks also rank 4th in takeaways with 153, showing their ability to gain control of the puck.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have been strong in recent games. They secured a win against the Philadelphia Flyers with a score of 4-1. Eeli Tolvanen was a key player with 2 goals and 1 assist.

Philipp Grubauer has been solid in the net for the Kraken. In the game against the Flyers, he made 31 saves on 32 shots. His performance has been crucial in maintaining the team’s strong defensive record.

Seattle’s offense has shown depth with contributions from multiple skaters. Chandler Stephenson and Jordan Eberle have been consistent scorers. The Kraken’s ability to share the scoring load has been important to their success.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vancouver Canucks are favored against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -117. The Canucks have better skater stats, ranking higher in goals and assists. The projected score is Vancouver 3, Seattle 2. With these factors, Vancouver is the pick to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 5.5. Both teams have strong defensive numbers, with Seattle allowing fewer goals against. The projected total score is 5. Given these stats, the recommendation is to take the under at -105.