Kraken vs Wild Prediction 4/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kraken vs Wild prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 7th at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Seattle Kraken Betting Preview

The Seattle Kraken are 32-33-11 this season after they lost to the Jets by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Seattle led 1-0 in the first period and they cut the deficit to 3-2 early in the third, but they allowed the last three goals in the lopsided loss. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 31-24, won 41.7% of the face-offs and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Seattle got goals from Eberle and McCann, while Daccord stopped 10 out of 12 shots and Grubauer stopped 15 out of 18. 

Prior to that game, Seattle lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2 and the Mammoth by a score of 6-2. The Kraken have lost five games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 75 points. Seattle has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 72.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jordan Eberle has led Seattle with 25 goals and 28 assists, while Matty Beniers has added 19 goals and 28 assists. The projected starting goalie for Seattle is Joey Daccord, who is 19-19-6 with a 3.00 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season. 

Minnesota Wild Betting Preview

The Minnesota Wild are 44-21-12 this year after they defeated the Red Wings by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Minnesota scored four goals in the second period to lead 4-1, but they blew the lead in the third, before scoring with about two minutes left for the win. The Wild were out shot by a total of 24-20, won 38.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Minnesota got goals from Boldy, Kaprizov (3), and Tarasenko, while Gustavsson stopped 20 out of 24 shots, which was an .833 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Minnesota defeated the Senators by a score of 4-1 and the Canucks by a score of 5-2. The Wild have won four of their last five games and they are currently third in the Central standings with 100 points. Minnesota has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 24.9% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led Minnesota with 43 goals and 44 assists, while Matt Boldy has added 41 goals and 40 assists. The projected starting goalie for Minnesota is Filip Gustavsson, who is 28-13-6 with a 2.59 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season. 

Why the Minnesota Wild will win

• The Wild have won each of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last five home games against Pacific Division opponents.

Why the Seattle Kraken will win

• The Wild have lost four of their last five night games at Grand Casino Arena.
• The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 10 of the Wild’s last 12 games.
• The underdogs have won the first period in five of the Wild’s last six games.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Wild’s last six home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.

Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts

• Kirill Kaprizov has scored a goal in each of his last four home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight Tuesday night home appearances.

Kraken vs Wild Prediction 

Minnesota comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they are trying to catch Dallas for second in the Central. The Wild are 21-10-8 at home this year, while the Kraken are 15-17-6 on the road. Seattle has lost five games in a row and they have scored two goals or fewer in all five of those losses. The Kraken are pretty much out of the playoff race and it looks like they have quit on the season. Take the Wild -1.5 in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Wild -1.5