Vancouver-canucks vs Seattle Kraken Picks and Predictions April 2nd 2025

Vancouver-Canucks vs Seattle Kraken April 2nd 2025

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kraken and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Kraken.

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Seattle vs. Vancouver Key Information

• Teams: Kraken at Canucks
• Where: Rogers Arena Vancouver
• Date: Wednesday, April 2nd
• Betting Odds VAN -150 | SEA +126 O/U 5.5

The Kraken Can Win If…

Seattle’s 2-0 loss to the Bruins dropped them to 31-38-6 for the season. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 2 goals fell well short of that mark. Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken unable to respond.

Seattle’s offense struggled, managing 23 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways. The Bruins scored their first goal just 3:23 into the game, and added another at 10:03 in the first period. Joey Daccord made 31 saves for the Kraken, giving him a 93.9% save percentage for the game.

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken had 19 giveaways and were unable to find the net in any of the three periods.

Seattle didn’t score in the first period, and the Bruins took a 2-0 lead early. The Kraken were unable to generate any goals in the second or third periods either.

Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, but Seattle’s defense gave up two first-period goals, including a power-play tally at 10:03. The Kraken’s defense settled in after that, not allowing another goal.

• Seattle has put together a record of 1-2 in their last three games (regular season). Across these games, their puck line record was just 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 1-1-1.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Kraken have gone 4-6 straight up. Across these games, their puck line record was just 6-4, while posting an over-under record of 5-3-2.

The Canucks Can Win If…

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 34-27-13 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

All of Vancouver’s scoring came after the Sharks took a 1-0 lead in the second period. Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19 in the second, and Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks the lead with 4:22 left in the third. The Sharks tied it again, but Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds remaining.

Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to 4. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and sealed the game with a goal at 19:34 in the third. Jake DeBrusk, who now has 1 goal this season, added another at 15:38 in the third period.

The Canucks took 27 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They found the net once in the second and added two more in the third. Vancouver recorded 25 giveaways in the game.

Vancouver’s defense will look to improve after allowing the first goal at 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd at 18:43. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

• The Canucks have gone 1-2 over their last three regular season games. Against the spread, they have a strong mark of 2-1 along with an over-under record of 2-1.
• The Canucks have gone 5-5 over their last ten regular season games. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 7-3, in addition to an over-under mark of 8-2.

The Lean

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Canucks to pick up on a win over the Kraken at home. With the moneyline sitting at -150, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Canucks straight-up.

When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Canucks to win and cover. Watch for the Canucks to win this game by multiple goals over the Kraken.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

Canucks in Desperation Mode Entering Must-Win vs. Kraken

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks return home for a critical Pacific Northwest clash with the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday night, knowing anything short of two points could be a fatal blow to their fading playoff hopes.

Canucks’ Playoff Push on Life Support

Vancouver (34-27-13, 81 points) enters the night six points back of the second Western Conference wild-card spot, with just eight games left. That means Wednesday’s meeting with the already-eliminated Kraken becomes a must-win in every sense.

The Canucks closed a six-game road trip with a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets and have now gone 2-2-2 over that stretch. Their offense has gone cold at the worst time, scoring just one goal in three of their last four outings.

Vancouver will once again be without key forwards Elias Pettersson, Filip Chytil, and Nils Hoglander. In their absence, Pius Suter has stepped up, notching eight points over the last four games while centering the top line.

Still, the urgency is clear.

“We’re not out of it yet,” defenseman Tyler Myers said. “We’ve got to dig deep, stay positive, and start stacking wins — starting now.”

The Canucks’ final eight games include six at home, where they’re 18-10-5 this season. But unless they find consistency and offensive punch quickly, home ice won’t be enough.

Kraken Playing Spoiler with Eye on the Future

Seattle (31-38-6, 68 points) arrives in Vancouver to kick off a five-game road trip with nothing to lose after being officially eliminated from playoff contention. The Kraken are 1-4-1 in their past six games and have dropped four straight.

Despite the slump, coach Dan Bylsma liked his team’s compete level in Monday’s 3-1 home loss to Dallas.

“It was a tight game, we just didn’t cash in,” Bylsma said.

One bright spot for Seattle has been forward Kaapo Kakko. Since arriving from the Rangers midseason, the former No. 2 overall pick has quietly posted 27 points in 42 games, including a goal Monday that brought him to a career-high 41 points.

Kakko appears to be finding his game with less pressure in Seattle and could be a foundational piece moving forward.

“I’m just playing more freely,” Kakko said. “I like having the puck in the O-zone. I think I can create and score when I get that chance.”

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High Stakes for One, Opportunity for the Other

The contrast in motivations is sharp — Vancouver is fighting to keep its postseason dream alive, while Seattle is looking to play spoiler and build toward next year. That sets the stage for a high-intensity rivalry matchup where the Canucks can’t afford anything less than a full 60-minute effort.