| MATCHUP | Minnesota Wild | Seattle Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-3 | 7-3 |
| Spread | -1.5 160 | +1.5 -192 |
| Moneyline | -155 | +130 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA | |
| When | Saturday, October 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Wild vs Kraken prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 24th at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
The Minnesota Wild are 6-3-2 this year after they lost to the Flames by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Minnesota allowed two goals in the first period and couldn’t overcome the deficit in the loss. The Wild out shot Calgary by a total of 37-22, won 56.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Minnesota was led by Michael McCarron, who had one goal, while Jesper Wallstedt stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, Minnesota lost to the Oilers by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Blue Jackets by a score of 2-1 before that. The Wild have scored 2.91 goals per game and they have allowed 2.46 goals against per game, while also going 25.7% on the power play and 78.4% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Kaprizov has led the team with 11 goals and six assists, while Jesper Wallstedt is 6-2-2 with a 2.19 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this year.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 7-3-1 this season after they defeated the Mammoth by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Seattle blew a 3-1 lead in the third period, but they scored two goals in the last six minutes for the win. The Kraken were out shot by a total of 36-23, won 43.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Seattle was led by Brandon Montour, who had one goal and one assist, while Philipp Grubauer stopped 33 out of 36 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Seattle defeated the Red Wings by a score of 4-3, but lost to the Panthers by a score of 8-3 before that. The Kraken have scored 3.82 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 25.0% on the power play and 68.8% on the penalty kill this season. Chandler Stephenson has led the team with one goal and eight assists, while Philipp Grubauer is 4-1-1 with a 2.77 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season.
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Wild have lost each of their last three games as road favorites.
- The home team has won nine of the Wild’s last 10 games.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as road favorites.
- The Wild have lost the second period in five of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won each of their last seven games at Climate Pledge Arena.
- The Kraken have lost 12 of their last 13 night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Wild have won the first period in six of their last seven road games against the Kraken.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Kraken’s last 10 night games at Climate Pledge Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Wild’s last four road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last nine road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Kraken’s last 10 games as underdogs.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Mackie Samoskevich has scored at least one goal in three of the Kraken’s last four home games.
- Kaapo Kakko has recorded at least one assist in four of the Kraken’s last five home games against Western Conference opponents.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored at least one goal in seven of the Wild’s last eight Saturday night games.
- Brock Faber has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Wild as road favorites.
Wild vs Kraken Prediction
Minnesota comes into this contest on a two game losing streak and they just lost to the lowly Flames. The Wild are 2-3-2 on the road this year, while the Kraken are 3-1-0 at home. Seattle has won two in a row and they have scored nine goals in those two wins. The Kraken aren’t the best defensive team, but they play their best at home and Minnesota is struggling. Take Seattle to win at home.