How to Pick the Kraken vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

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How to Pick the Kraken vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild -- both coming off wins in their last game -- will meet on Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The Wild are underdogs on the road, at +122, and the Kraken are -145.

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Kraken vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • A total of 29 Seattle games this season have gone over Saturday's total of 6 goals.
  • There have been 32 Minnesota games with over 6 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.9 goals per game, 0.11 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest's over/under.

Moneyline Pick

Kraken Moneyline: -145

  • The Kraken are 11-9 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Seattle is 6-4 (victorious in 60.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -145 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Kraken have a 59.2% chance to win.

Wild Moneyline: +122

  • In 31 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Minnesota has secured the upset 10 times.
  • The Wild have five wins in games when their moneyline odds are +122 or longer (in 12 such games).
  • Minnesota's moneyline gives it an implied probability of 45.0% to win this contest.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Seattle 4, Minnesota 2

Kraken Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Seattle, Jared McCann has put up 45 points.
  • With 13 goals and 28 assists, Oliver Bjorkstrand is one of the top offensive options for Seattle with his 41 points (0.7 per game).
  • Through 52 games, Vince Dunn has proven himself as a scoring option for Seattle. He has 41 points (nine goals and 32 assists).
  • In 38 games played this season, Joey Daccord (16-11-10) has given up 88 goals.

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov is a top offensive contributor for his team with 60 points (1.2 per game). He has scored 24 goals and 36 assists in 50 games (playing 20:11 per game).
  • Joel Eriksson Ek is key for Minnesota's offense with 53 total points (0.9 per game), including 29 goals and 24 assists through 57 games.
  • Matthew Boldy has 22 goals and 24 assists, for a season point total of 46.
  • Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson is 16-13-3 this season, compiling 880 saves and allowing 102 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .896 save percentage (45th in the league).

Kraken's Schedule

Wild's Schedule

Seattle vs. Minnesota Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, ROOT Sports NW, BSN, and BSWI
  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

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