Seattle Kraken (26-31-4) vs Minnesota Wild (35-22-4)
March 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken -120 / Minnesota Wild +100 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Wild vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 4 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild (35-22-4, 29-32 ATS) are playing in series lately. The Wild closed January with three straight wins, then lost the next two, won three in a row, and lost three in a row. In the most recent game, Minnesota beat Boston 1-0 at home. Should we expect another mini-series and a win on Tuesday? The Wild are 3rd in the Central Division Standings with 74 points, two ahead of the Colorado Avalanche and 14 behind the leaders Winnipeg Jets.
The Wild average 2.80 goals per game this year (22nd), while they allow 2.85 GPG (11th). Matt Boldy and Kirill Kaprizov lead the team with 52 points apiece. Marco Rossi contributes 51 points (21 G and 30 A), while Mats Zuccarello has 38 points (13 G and 25 A).
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken (26-31-4, 30-31 ATS) are not playing great right now after losing seven of the previous 11 games. However, the Kraken managed to win three of the last five, defeating the Calgary Flames, Florida Panthers, and Vancouver Canucks. Seattle is 7th in the Pacific Division Standings with 56 points, 15 more than the bottom-placed San Jose Sharks and 22 behind the leaders Vegas Golden Knights.
The Kraken score 2.93 goals per game on average (16th), while they concede 3.20 GPG (24th). This season, Jared McCann leads the team with 44 points (15 G and 29 A). Chandler Stephenson has 41 points (10 G and 31 A), while Jaden Schwartz chips in with 37 points (19 G and 18 A).
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Kraken have lost seven of their last eight games following a home win.
- The Wild have won each of their last three games as road underdogs following a home win.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games at Climate Pledge Arena following a home win.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in each of their last four road games following a home win.
- The Wild have won the first period in each of their last five games against the Kraken following a win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (3).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 29th in the league for shots per game this season (26.9).
- The Minnesota Wild rank T29th in the league for power-play goals against this season (46).
- The Minnesota Wild rank 27th in the league for shots against per game this season (29.9).
Wild vs Kraken Prediction
Although the Kraken won the last two H2H duels, the Wild were victorious in each of the previous four encounters at Seattle. Also, Minnesota is one of the best road teams in the NHL with a 21-9-3 record, and despite the fact they lost four of the last five road games, I am backing the Wild to secure a W in this one. I mentioned they are playing in runs, and after defeating Boston in the last game, I expect Minnesota to add another win. The Wild have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 43 away games.