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 22:00 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.

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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	11-2-4	2.3	.926	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

Philipp Grubauer (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-3-1	2.2	.926	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.

Latest Matty Beniers Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+270

First

+1700

Assists

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

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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 are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

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.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

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

There’s the chance to back Kirill Kaprizov at +750 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

First

+115

Anytime

+750

Matt Boldy (Wild)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Jared McCann (Kraken)

First

+250

Anytime

+1500

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Chandler Stephenson (Kraken)

First

+320

Anytime

+1800

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Frederick Gaudreau (Kraken)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Shane Wright (Kraken)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Berkly Catton (Kraken)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Brock Faber (Wild)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Ryan Winterton (Kraken)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Yakov Trenin (Wild)

First

+775

Anytime

+4000

Jacob Melanson (Kraken)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Jared Spurgeon (Wild)

First

+825

Anytime

+4500

Nico Sturm (Wild)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Marcus Foligno (Wild)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Ben Meyers (Kraken)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Vinnie Hinostroza (Wild)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Ryker Evans (Kraken)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Tye Kartye (Kraken)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Adam Larsson (Kraken)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Jonas Brodin (Wild)

First

+1200

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

+105

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Jared McCann (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-233

Chandler Stephenson (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-278

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Marcus Johansson (Wild)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Shane Wright (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Kirill Kaprizov (Wild)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-145

Matt Boldy (Wild)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+130

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Jared McCann (Kraken)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Quinn Hughes (Wild)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+110

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

Mats Zuccarello (Wild)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

Vladimir Tarasenko (Wild)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Ryan Hartman (Wild)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Shane Wright (Kraken)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-164

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Brock Faber (Wild)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-110

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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

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