Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 11/18/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (+145) Canucks (-188)

The Vancouver Canucks (12-4-1) host the Seattle Kraken (6-8-4) at Rogers Arena on Saturday. The odds on this game have Seattle at +145 and Vancouver is coming in at -188. The over/under has been set at 7.

The Seattle Kraken had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Islanders in their previous contest . Seattle garnered 12 penalty minutes in this game. Additionally, they had 4 power play chances and notched 3 goals. The Kraken had an average offensive output in this game. While out there on the ice, they finished 3 of the 32 shots they tried.

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At even strength, the Kraken have conceded 47 goals while having 31 when they are on offense. Seattle Kraken opponents have tallied 57 power play opportunities (9th in hockey) and have notched 16 goals in those attempts. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Seattle Kraken have earned 46 goals (21st in the league) for the season and have surrendered 63. Seattle has taken 535 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.6%. For the year, they have racked up 16 points and their points percentage comes in at .444. The Kraken have had 554 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .886. Seattle comes into the game with 56 power play chances and they have added 15 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 26.79%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Philipp Grubauer. Opponents have tallied 750 goals against Grubauer in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.58. Grubauer has been involved in 318 contests over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .911 for his 17,459 mins in the crease. He has earned an overall record of 148-112-30 and he started in 287 games. Over the course of his pro career, Grubauer has 155 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .540. Grubauer has had 8,435 shot attempts against him and has garnered 7,685 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Vancouver went up against the Flames in a game where the Canucks ended up taking the loss by a mark of 5-2. They had 3 power play chances in this contest and converted 1 out of those chances. The Canucks scored 2 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Canucks have accumulated 50 goals at even strength and 22 goals (1st in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. Vancouver has put up 501 shots (12th in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 14.37%, while allowing the other team 531 shots. On the campaign, the Vancouver Canucks have accounted for 72 goals, 25 points, as well as a points percentage of .735. They have allowed 41 goals to be scored by way of 28 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 66 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 33.33%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 75.93% on the other teams 54 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 92.3%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Thatcher Demko between the pipes. His opponents are averaging 2.85 goals per contest and he has given up 495 goals in total. Demko's quality start rate is 56.6% and he has made 98 quality starts in his hockey career. He has been a starter 173 games and has racked up 10,437 mins. Demko is sitting with a career mark of 89-70-15 and has participated in 179 contests. He has a tally of 5,106 saves out of the 5,601 shots taken, giving him a rate of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Seattle (+145)

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