Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Wild vs Kraken

The Minnesota Wild go up against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with face-off scheduled for 23:00 on Thursday, January 8.

The +102 about the Wild looks really generous when it comes to the 3-Way Moneyline. We think the Kraken can be beaten in 60 minutes, so this is our best pick.

Minnesota Wild have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-2 loss against Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Jared Spurgeon and Ryan Hartman scored one goal each.

Seattle Kraken have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating Boston Bruins 7-4. It was a home success at Climate Pledge Arena. Kaapo Kakko recorded 3 points, featuring 2 goals and 1 assist.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-1 in favor of the Wild when they last played the Kraken, with the encounter taking place at Climate Pledge Arena. The Wild have three straight wins against the Kraken. They’ve also claimed 7 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-8-6	2.8	.911	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

Philipp Grubauer (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-9-3	2.6	.909	0
23/24	14-16-2	2.85	.899	2

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 18.2% powerplay efficiency. The Wild have given up 3.0 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 73.1%.

Kirill Kaprizov is the top points scorer with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, with Matthew Boldy recording 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 2.94 goal against average with a .907 save percentage.

The Kraken have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 33.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.1 goals from 34.4 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.7%.

The top points scorer is Kaapo Kakko with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, while Chandler Stephenson is next best after registering 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 2.45 GAA with a .926 SV%.

Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks

Our Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There’s an attractive +102 that Minnesota Wild are able to get the better of their opponents. This pick can be wagered on the 60-minute line for this NHL game.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Wild vs Kraken stats:

• Wild have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Kraken have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Kraken have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Kraken have lost their last 3 games against Wild.

Wild 3-Way Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 49.5% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

We’d recommend taking a look at betting selections for Match Winner & Total Goals, Puck Line and Winning Margin if you’re interested in siding with Minnesota but want bigger odds.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matty Beniers Over 1.5 Shots -164

Matty Beniers (Kraken) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -164 are now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Wild 4 - 3 Kraken

The Wild are available at +1000 when it comes to them winning 4-3. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Wild

Kraken

1-0

Wild

+5000

Kraken

+5000

2-0

Wild

+4000

Kraken

+5000

2-1

Wild

+1300

Kraken

+1500

3-0

Wild

+2800

Kraken

+4000

3-1

Wild

+1600

Kraken

+2000

3-2

Wild

+800

Kraken

+900

4-0

Wild

+3300

Kraken

+5000

4-1

Wild

+1300

Kraken

+2000

4-2

Wild

+1400

Kraken

+1800

4-3

Wild

+1000

Kraken

+1150

5-0

Wild

+5500

Kraken

+10000

5-1

Wild

+2000

Kraken

+3500

5-2

Wild

+1400

Kraken

+2200

5-3

Wild

+2200

Kraken

+2800

5-4

Wild

+2000

Kraken

+2200

6-0

Wild

+8000

Kraken

+15000

6-1

Wild

+4500

Kraken

+8000

6-2

Wild

+2500

Kraken

+4500

6-3

Wild

+2800

Kraken

+4000

6-4

Wild

+4500

Kraken

+5500

6-5

Wild

+5000

Kraken

+5500

7-1

Wild

+7500

Kraken

+14000

7-2

Wild

+6600

Kraken

+11000

7-3

Wild

+5000

Kraken

+7500

7-4

Wild

+6000

Kraken

+8000

7-5

Wild

+10000

Kraken

+12000

7-6

Wild

+12000

Kraken

+12500

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Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Minnesota Wild are -161 favorites to win and that means a 62% chance of landing a victory. The market suggests that Seattle Kraken are least likely to win at +134.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -132.

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Moneyline

Wild

-161

Kraken

+134

3-Way Moneyline

Wild

+102

Tie

+325

Kraken

+210

Puck Line

Wild -1.5

+152

Kraken +1.5

-189

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Minnesota Wild Stats

Seattle Kraken Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.5
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 5.3
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 24.9
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.7
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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