January 02, 2026 12:18 AM EST

NHL: Seattle Kraken vs. Vancouver Canucks 1/2/2026

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The Vancouver Canucks are slight 52.8 percent favorites over the Seattle Kraken. The Canucks are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +4 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 30 shots on goal vs 26 shots for the Kraken. The Kraken goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.5% compared to the Canucks goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.5%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Joey Daccord 27, Thatcher Demko 23 SHOTS: Vince Dunn 2.4, Evander Kane 2.7 GOALS: Jordan Eberle 0.41, Brock Boeser 0.44 PTS: Jared McCann has a 47% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Marco Rossi has a 44% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Seattle Kraken

Seattle KrakenRECORDVancouver CanucksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road8-10, 44% -1Record at Home4-12, 25% -839Seattle Kraken
VS Vancouver Canucks0-1, 0% -100VS Seattle Kraken1-0, 100% 110Vancouver Canucks
vs Team Under .50012-7, 63% 619vs Team Under .5007-11, 39% -450Seattle Kraken
Record As Road Underdog8-10, 44% -1Record As Home Favorite2-5, 29% -367Seattle Kraken
After 1 or More Days Off15-17, 47% -1051After 1 or More Days Off12-19, 39% -1014Vancouver Canucks

PAST 30 DAYS

Seattle KrakenRECORDVancouver CanucksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-3, 50% 119Record at Home1-4, 20% -287Seattle Kraken
VS Vancouver Canucks0-1, 0% -100VS Seattle Kraken1-0, 100% 110Vancouver Canucks
vs Team .500 or Better1-7, 12% -604vs Team Under .5004-2, 67% 288Vancouver Canucks
Record As Road Underdog3-3, 50% 119Record As Home Favorite0-1, 0% -100Seattle Kraken
After 1 or More Days Off4-7, 36% -620After 1 or More Days Off4-5, 44% -25Vancouver Canucks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Seattle KrakenRECORDVancouver CanucksRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD10-8, 56% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME11-11, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-2, 67% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-4, 33% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON0-0 No GamesHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON13-13, 50% OverUNDER
Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home2-2, 50% OVEROpp Averages <2.8 G on Road5-6, 45% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Road Games: 7-11, 39% -225 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 9-7, 56% +138 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Road Games: 4-2, 67% +329 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 3-2, 60% +76

MONEY LINE - Road Games: 9-8, 53% -181 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 10-6, 62% 220 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Road Games: 3-2, 60% +13 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 3-2, 60% +76

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Road Games: 8-10, 44% -272 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 5-11, 31% -645 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Road Games: 2-4, 33% -218 Vancouver Canucks Home Games: 2-3, 40% -118

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