The Seattle Kraken will continue their quest to make the playoffs in just their second season when they take on the Central Division-leading Minnesota Wild on Monday night. The Kraken have alternated wins and losses in their last five games, while the Wild have won three of their last four contests.
Read further as we take a look at NHL player stats and more as we arrive at a Kraken vs Wild score prediction. This should be one of the better games on the NHL schedule.
Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild Odds
Kraken vs. Wild Information
Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild
Location of the game: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, Minnesota.
Date and Time: Monday, March 27, 2023, 8:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild Recent Scores
Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken were victorious in their last game, 7-2, over the Nashville Predators. The Kraken used a four-goal third period to pull away for the victory. Right winger Eeli Tolvanen led the way for Seattle with two goals, and goaltender Phillip Grubauer made 14 saves to help preserve the victory.
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild were also victorious in their last game, with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Right winger Ryan Hartman scored the go-ahead goal with just 1:11 to go in regulation, and the Wild added an empty-net goal to secure the victory. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson was terrific, stopping 22 of 23 shots in getting the win.
Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild Betting Preview
Seattle Kraken Preview
The Seattle Kraken come into play with a record of 40-24-8, good for 88 points. Glancing at the Seattle Kraken standings, they currently hold the top wild-card spot in the Western Conference playoff race. They trail Edmonton Oilers by three points for the third-place spot in the division. Seattle has gone 3-1-1 in their last five games and are looking for their second straight victory.
Taking a look at NHL player stats, the Kraken are led offensively by defenseman Vince Dunn, who has 13 goals and 47 assists for 60 points. Left winger Jared McCann leads the team with 35 goals. Seattle is averaging 3.51 goals per game, which puts them fifth among NHL teams.
Between the pipes, goaltender Martin Jones has a record of 24-12-3 with a goals-against average of 3.07 and a save percentage of .887.
Minnesota Wild Preview
The Minnesota Wild come into play with a record of 42-22-9, good for 93 points. Taking a look at the NHL standings, the Wild lead the Dallas Stars by just a point in the Central Division. Minnesota has won three of their last four games to keep that lead intact.
In all of the Minnesota Wild games this season, they have been led offensively by left winger Kirill Kaprizov, who has 39 goals and 35 assists for 74 points.
Right winger Mats Zuccarello leads the team with 42 assists. The Wild are averaging 2.90 goals per game, which puts them 23rd among NHL teams.
Between the pipes, goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has a record of 23-13-4 with a goals-against average of 2.85 and a save percentage of .907.
Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild Odds Breakdown
When making NHL picks, it is important to have all of the pertinent information at your disposal.
Moneyline: Looking at the NHL odds for Monday, the Wild are priced as the moneyline favorites at -130. The Kraken check in at +110.
Puck Line: Minnesota is the puck line favorite at -1.5.
Over/Under: The over/under for the game is 6.
This information is important in making a Kraken vs Wild score prediction.
Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild Pick and Prediction
In order to make an accurate Kraken vs Wild score prediction, you need to have as much data as you can.
In this game, looking at the NHL injury report, the Wild will be without leading scorer Kaprizov for this game. That should have a bearing on a team that already has issues scoring goals.
In this matchup, one of only seven NHL games today, playoff position is on the line, so expect a close game.
For the Kraken vs. Wild prediction, excitement is building among hockey fans as they eagerly await the verdict on this upcoming clash of titans. In the end, when making NHL expert picks, the value is on the Kraken.
- Final Score Prediction: 4-2
- Pick: Seattle
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