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Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild Prediction 3/19/25 NHL Picks
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Minnesota Wild (38-25-5) vs Seattle Kraken (30-34-5)
March 19, 2025 at 09:30 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild -175 / Seattle Kraken +145 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Kraken vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, March 19 at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken (30-34-5, 34-35 ATS) improved a bit recently after winning four of the previous six games. After defeating the Canadiens and Hockey Club, the Kraken concluded a three-game home stand with an overtime loss to the Jets. The Kraken opened the current four-game road trip with a comfortable 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Seattle is 7th in the Pacific Division Standings with 65 points, a point behind the Ducks and 21 behind the top-placed Golden Knights.
The Kraken average 3.01 goals per game this year (13th), while they allow 3.19 GPG (23rd). Chandler Stephenson leads the team with 48 points (11 G and 37 A). Jared McCann contributes 46 points (17 G and 29 A), while Jaden Schwartz has 40 points (19 G and 21 A).
Joey Daccord (23-18-4) will likely take his place in the cage for the Kraken on Wednesday against the Wild. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.67 goals per game this year with a .909 SV% and one shutout.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild (38-25-5, 33-35 ATS) are not playing well at the moment after losing seven of the last 11 games. The Wild are currently on a seven-game homestay; they lost to the Penguins, Rangers, and Blues, while they beat the Avalanche and Kings, allowing just two goals in total in those wins. Minnesota is 4th in the Central Division Standings with 81 points, 18 behind the leaders Winnipeg Jets.
The Wild score 2.71 goals per game on average (25th), while they concede 2.84 GPG (10th). This season, Matt Boldy leads the team with 56 points (21 G and 35 A). Marco Rossi has 53 points (21 G and 32 A), while Kirill Kaprizov chips in with 52 points (23 G and 29 A).
Filip Gustavsson (26-15-4) is expected to start for the Wild at the goal on Tuesday against the Oilers. The 26-year-old is allowing 2.57 goals per game this year with a .915 SV% and four shutouts.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last four night games between the Kraken and Wild have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kraken’s last three road games against Central Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in 12 of the Kraken’s last 13 games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in seven of the Wild’s last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank T30th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.79).
- The Minnesota Wild rank T28th in the league for power-play goals against this season (50).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 3rd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (0.83).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 29th in the league in penalty minutes this season (445).
Kraken vs Wild Prediction
The Wild won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last seven. Seattle was better in the opening H2H meeting of the season when it secured a shootout win, while Minnesota beat the Kraken 4-3 in Seattle a couple of weeks ago. Both of this season’s H2Hs went Over, which was the case in six of the last ten H2H duels. The Wild are not known as a high-scoring team, but the Kraken’s games tend to be entertaining and high-scoring, so I am backing Over.
