The Minnesota Wild will travel to Seattle for their second matchup of the 2022-2023 NHL season. Reviewing the Minnesota Wild Schedule and you’ll realize they’ve have had a very slow start to the season, as they currently have a 6-6-1 record. Minnesota snapped a two-game losing streak with their recent victory over the Anaheim Ducks 4-1.
On the other hand, the Seattle Kraken has had a great start to their season, as they are 8-4-2. Seattle extended their winning streak to five games after their recent win over the Nashville Predators 5-1.
This should be a very exciting matchup on the NHL schedule. We’ll preview the game and give you our Wild vs Kraken prediction. The game will be held at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, with the puck drop at 10:00 PM EST. You can watch this game on ESPN+.
Minnesota Wild at Seattle Kraken Betting Preview and Prediction
Matchup Betting Odds
The Seattle Kraken odds are listed with the Kraken as the moneyline underdogs at home in this contest with +105 odds, while the Minnesota Wild are the favorite listed at -125. The Wild are 6-7 on the moneyline, while the Kraken are 8-6.
The under/over is set at six and a half goals, with the under set as the slight favorite. Both teams have a 6-7 over/under record.
The puck line spread is set at 1.5, with the Minnesota Wild listed at -1.5, with +200 odds, while the Seattle Kraken are listed at +1.5, with -250 odds for the Kraken.
The Kraken have an incredible record against the spread this season, and is something we have to consider in our Wild vs Kraken Prediction, sitting at 10-4, while the Wild are 6-7 against the spread.
Minnesota Wild Preview
The Minnesota Wild have had a very average start to this NHL season, as they are currently 6-6-1 and find themselves in fourth place in the Central Division NHL standings.
The team’s biggest issue this season has been their offense. The team has a +/- differential of -4 this season which is not good at all.
The team ranks 22nd place in the NHL for goals scored this season as they have only scored 38 goals this season, averaging a slim 2.9 goals per game. The team’s defense has also been very average, as they are ranked in 17th place in the NHL for goals against this season. Minnesota has allowed 42 goals against this season, averaging 3.15 goals against per game.
In the net, Marc Andre Fleury has found himself struggling this season. Fleury currently has a .896 save percentage and a 3.17 goals-against average. I would be very surprised if the Wild did not make the playoffs this season. They are still a playoff contender team, but they need to clean up both ends of the ice if they want to find themselves winning more games.
Seattle Kraken Preview
The Seattle Kraken have been one of the hottest NHL teams to start the season, as they find themselves on a five-game winning streak. The Kraken are led in scoring by Andre Burakovsky, who you’ve never seen at the top of the NHL player stats, with thirteen points (four goals, nine assists).
The Kraken, who are now in their second year in the NHL, look like a completely different team than last year’s squad, and they should not be taken lightly. The Kraken have looked better on both ends of the ice, and if they can keep playing this well, they might find themselves in their first playoff experience come springtime.
The team’s best attribute this season has been their offense, as they are currently ranked fourth in the NHL for goals scored this season with 41. The team is averaging a solid 3.6 goals scored per game. The Kraken’s defense has been very average this season as they are ranked 18th in the NHL for goals against per game with 41, averaging 2.86 goals against per game.
In the net, Martin Jones has looked very solid as he has obtained a .907 save percentage and a 2.45 goals-against average this season. The Seattle Kraken are a real threat this season, and they have also been extremely successful at home this season.
Matchup Information
Wild vs Kraken Predictions & Picks
This should be a very exciting NHL matchup, and my pick for this matchup is the Seattle Kraken on the moneyline. We do recommend checking for the starting goalies and the NHL injury report before making your wagers.
The Kraken have played very well, and when they last played the Wild, they also won that game. The Kraken have the better offense, and with Fleury being shaky, I see them scoring plenty of goals.
My Wild vs Kraken Prediction for this matchup is Seattle Kraken money line at +105 odds.
Final Score Prediction: Seattle Kraken 4 – Minnesota Wild 2
NHL Pick: Seattle Kraken on the Moneyline (+105)