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Canucks Face Off Against Kraken in Pacific Division Clash: NHL Picks and Predictions for Wednesday Matchup

On Wednesday, April 2, the NHL features a five-game card with a Pacific Division matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Kraken are currently leading the season series at 2-0-1 against the Canucks, with their most recent meeting resulting in a 6-3 victory for Seattle on March 1. Despite Vancouver being the betting favorite with an opening line of -152, the odds have not shifted. Stay tuned for our NHL picks and predictions for this exciting matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kraken +130 | Canucks -152
• Spread: Kraken +1.5 (-215) | Canucks -1.5 (+172)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vancouver will win straight-up is 60%.

Seattle vs Vancouver Stats

Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have struggled in their recent games, winning only one out of their past six matches. Despite a strong offensive performance against the Dallas Stars, they were unable to secure a victory. Goalies Philipp Grubauer and Joey Daccord have had mixed results this season, with the team currently sitting in seventh place in the Pacific Division and already eliminated from playoff contention. The Kraken are ranked 19th in power rankings, with a strong offense but struggling defense, with a season record of 31-38-6.

Vancouver Canucks Analysis

The Vancouver Canucks recently completed a six-game road trip with a record of 2-2-2. The trip included wins over the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders, as well as losses to the St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers. Goalies Kevin Lankinen and Thatcher Demko have had mixed performances, with Lankinen having a record of 24-14-9 and a save percentage of .899, while Demko is 8-7-3 with a save percentage of .892. The Canucks are currently six points behind the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference. Their power ranking is 24, with rankings of #21 for offense and #20 for defense, averaging 2.88 goals scored and 3.09 goals allowed per game. In recent matchups, Seattle went 1-1-1 against Vancouver.

Thatcher Demko Poised to Start for Canucks Against Struggling Seattle Kraken

Kevin Lankinen's recent performance, resulting in 14 goals allowed over his last three starts, suggests that the Canucks are likely to start Thatcher Demko on Wednesday. Demko has shown promise in his last three starts with victories in two of them, conceding eight goals. With a 5-1-0 record in his previous six outings, Demko appears to be a strong choice for the upcoming game. The Canucks, despite their season-long inconsistency, are favored in this matchup against Seattle. The Kraken have been struggling defensively, allowing 22 goals in their last six games. Joey Daccord, in particular, had a 3.30 goals against average and a .883 save percentage in March. Given Seattle's lack of motivation and defensive issues, the Canucks hold the upper hand heading into this game.

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