Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 1/2/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Friday, January 2, 2026

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (-145) Canucks (+125)

Rogers Arena is the location where the Vancouver Canucks (15-19-3) will take on the Seattle Kraken (16-14-6) on Friday. The odds on this game have the Kraken at -145 and the Canucks are coming in at +125. The over/under comes in at 6.5.

The Seattle Kraken were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 4-1 win against the Flyers in their last outing. The Kraken had a solid offensive output in this victory. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 4 of the 20 shots they tried. They also had 1 chance with the advantage but didn't convert it into a score. Seattle accounted for 6 penalty minutes in this game.

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In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Seattle Kraken have accounted for 93 goals (32nd in the National Hockey League) on the year and have conceded 105. For the year, they have 38 points and their points percentage is .528. Seattle has accounted for 105 power play chances and they have added 22 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 20.95%. When at even strength, the Kraken have given up 75 goals while having 71 as an offensive unit. Seattle has taken 924 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.1%. The Kraken so far have had 1,057 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .901. Seattle Kraken opponents have earned 104 power play opportunities (25th in the NHL) and have notched 30 goals in those chances.

The man in net for this game is Philipp Grubauer. In his professional hockey career, Grubauer has accounted for 182 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .526. He has a save percentage of .908 for his 19,637 mins in the crease. Grubauer has seen 10,088 shots taken against him and has amassed 9,163 total saves. Opponents have scored 925 goals versus Grubauer in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.67. He has an overall record of 172-142-34 and he started in 346 games. Grubauer has taken the ice for 382 contests over the course of his professional hockey career.

In their last game, Vancouver went up against the Sharks in a matchup where the Canucks took a loss by a final of 6-3. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this game and recorded 1 out of those attempts. The Canucks scored 3 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they tried.

On the season, the Vancouver Canucks have 103 goals, 33 points, in addition to a points percentage of .446. They have allowed 128 goals to be scored by way of 97 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canucks have racked up 78 goals at even strength and 25 goals (11th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 123 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 20.33%. Vancouver has put up 979 shots (26th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 10.52%, while allowing their opponents 1,092 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 74.59% on their opponents 122 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 88.3%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Thatcher Demko patrolling the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.77 goals/game and he has yielded 699 goals in total. Demko's quality start percentage sits at 56.0% and he has earned 141 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He was named a starter in 252 games and has been on the ice for 12,864 mins. Demko is the owner of a career mark of 134-96-20 and has participated in 258 games. He has tallied 7,068 stops out of the 7,767 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .910.

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Josh's Pick: Take Seattle (-145)

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