Seattle Kraken - Vancouver Canucks predictions and free betting tips [23/02/2024]

The NHL regular season 2023-2024 match between the Western Conference rivals; Seattle and Vancouver is set to start. Morning hockey fans await a thrilling clash.

Seattle

Seattle's hockey team has participated in 55 official matches of the NHL regular season 2023-2024. Seattle boasts of having played 55 matches and acquired 57 points, securing them the 11th spot in the Western Conference standings. Halfway through the season, Seattle's performance has been fair, placing them in the lower half of the table. At present, Seattle holds the 11th place, leading other teams including Calgary, Arizona, Anaheim, San Jose, and Chicago. Seattle continues to battle for the Stanley Cup playoffs, trailing 3 points behind 8th placed St. Louis.

With the current state of the competition and the irregularity of the opponent's performances, Seattle could potentially improve their standing. In terms of their gameplay, Seattle has not particularly excelled, with 7 fewer goals scored than conceded. Recent matches have not displayed Seattle's best performances, often ending in their defeat. Successes worth mentioning are victories over Boston and Islanders. Seattle's most recent game saw them losing to Detroit.

Vancouver

The club from Vancouver has competed in 58 official NHL regular season matches for 2023-2024. With these 58 matches, Vancouver has managed to amass 80 points, allowing them to dominate the top spot of the Western Conference. Vancouver has been performing splendidly during the 2023-2024 season enabling them substantial lead in the conference, with a 4-point lead over the closest competitor. Currently, Vancouver is leading by 4 points over the Dallas rival, having played one more match. The Canadian club has not only showcased their leadership through standings but also with gameplay performance.

Throughout the regular championship Vancouver has demonstrated commendable scoring prowess with 213 goals, a striking record highest amongst the Western Conference. With such performance, Vancouver's Stanley Cup playoff spot is almost secured. Their advantage over 9th positioned Nashville is a massive margin of 23 points. However, Vancouver's last three games resulted in successive losses against Winnipeg, Minnesota, and Colorado.

Head-to-Head Meetings

Seattle and Vancouver have faced each other in 12 games. Vancouver secured victories in 7 encounters, while Seattle came out stronger in the remaining 5 games.

Over-Under Betting Forecast

ITO for Vancouver will be more than 3 goals.

Prediction

Vancouver will win in regular time. The Canadian club has recently witnessed 3 consecutive defeats, which has allowed competitors to narrow the gap. These three consecutive losses should instigate a winning streak, particularly when facing the less sturdy and steady opposition that is Seattle.