In this NHL regular season preview between Kraken and Wild, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Kraken are sitting at 0-1-0.
- Seattle is 5th in power play goals this season.
- The Kraken are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blues.
- The Wild head into the game at 1-0.
- In terms of giveaways, the Wild are currently 5th in the league.
- The Wild are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Blue Jackets.
Kraken vs Wild Preview
Looking to win big? The Kraken and Wild face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Wild are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Kraken.
Kraken vs. Wild Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Seattle Kraken at Minnesota Wild
- Where: St. Paul at Xcel Energy Center
- Date: Saturday, October 12th
- Betting Odds MIN -1.5, SEA +122 | MIN -146 O/U 5.5
Kraken Preview: Do the Kraken Stand a Chance on the Road?
The Kraken dropped their season opener, losing 3-2 to the Blues. Seattle was ahead 2-0 at one point, but St. Louis responded with three unanswered goals. The Kraken were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined 5 goals falling short of that mark. Seattle’s record now stands at 0-1-0.
Seattle scored both of their goals in the second period. Vince Dunn got on the board first at 19:33, and Eeli Tolvanen extended the lead to 2-0 at 17:40. However, the Blues rallied, tying the game at 4:43 in the second period and then taking the lead at 6:18.
Vince Dunn got the Kraken on the board with his first goal of the season, and Eeli Tolvanen followed up with his first as well. Seattle fired 32 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to the Blues.
Jordan Eberle picked up his first assist on Dunn’s goal, while Ryker Evans and Will Borgen each earned their first assists of the season on Tolvanen’s goal. The Kraken had 10 giveaways in the game.
After taking a 2-0 lead, the Kraken's defense gave up three goals in the second period, with the first coming at 6:18. They allowed two more at 4:43 and 4:23, leading to a 3-2 loss. Philipp Grubauer made 22 saves with an 88% save percentage, and the defense recorded 3 takeaways and 20 hits.
Wild Preview: Can the Wild Hold Strong at Home?
Minnesota opened the season with a 3-2 win against the Blue Jackets. The Wild were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
Three different players scored for the Wild in this one. Matt Boldy got things started at 17:51 in the first period. Minnesota’s record now stands at 1-0.
Matt Boldy led the way for the Wild with a goal and two assists in their 3-2 win over Columbus. Joel Eriksson Ek added his first goal of the season, while Mats Zuccarello netted his first on a power play. Minnesota took 26 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways.
Marcus Johansson picked up two assists, while Jonas Brodin and Kirill Kaprizov each added one. The Wild scored in each period, with their final goal coming at 10:02 in the third.
Defensively, the Wild will look to improve after allowing the Blue Jackets to score two late goals—one at 2:00 into the second period and another at 17:06 in the third. Filip Gustavsson made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Wild's defense had 2 takeaways and 14 hits.
Kraken vs Wild Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five road games, Seattle has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Although Minnesota has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-5. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Wild have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-4.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Kraken have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
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