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Canucks vs. Kraken Prediction: Close Contest Projected After New Data Released for Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/1/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Vancouver Canucks vs Seattle Kraken matchup.
The Seattle Kraken will square off with the Vancouver Canucks, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts an equal chance for both the Kraken and Canucks to win today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Vancouver-Seattle game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Based on the latest updates and extensive data, we predict a 50-50 chance for both the Kraken and Canucks, making it a highly competitive matchup."
For expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canucks vs. Kraken predictions page.
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Canucks vs. Canucks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Canucks and Kraken 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Canucks and Kraken a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Canucks vs. Kraken Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-285) | -1.5 (+230) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Total | o5.5 (+100) | u5.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Canucks vs. Kraken Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Canucks vs. Kraken matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Canucks vs. Kraken Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Canucks vs. Kraken?
According to our model, Vancouver's Brock Boeser is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Kraken.
Our projections give Boeser a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Canucks star is a 34.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 7.3% |
| Filip Chytil | 5.6% |
| Conor Garland | 5.1% |
Seattle Kraken
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matty Beniers | 5.6% |
| Jared McCann | 5.0% |
| Shane Wright | 4.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brock Boeser | 34.4% |
| Conor Garland | 26.8% |
| Nils Hoglander | 26.5% |
Seattle Kraken
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matty Beniers | 26.9% |
| Jared McCann | 24.3% |
| Shane Wright | 23.1% |
Canucks vs. Kraken Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Kraken and Canucks at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Seattle Kraken
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Canucks vs. Kraken matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Vancouver vs. Seattle picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Canucks and Kraken on Saturday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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