Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Kraken vs Wild

The Seattle Kraken go up against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, April 7.

Backing the Wild off -1.5 goals on the puck line is our confident betting prediction. We’re keen to get against the Kraken and the -102 looks attractive for this pick.

Seattle Kraken were beaten in their previous five games and the latest was on the road at Canada Life Centre. Winnipeg Jets claimed a 6-2 win. Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann scored one goal apiece.

Minnesota Wild got a third straight win in their last game. It was a 5-4 road triumph at Little Caesars Arena when meeting Detroit Red Wings. Kirill Kaprizov scored a hat trick and there were also goals for Matthew Boldy and Vladimir Tarasenko.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-2 win for the Wild at Climate Pledge Arena when they last played the Kraken. The Wild have triumphed in their previous four meetings against the Kraken. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

Starting Goalies

Joey Daccord (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-20-6	3	.896	2
23/24	19-18-11	2.46	.916	3

Jesper Wallstedt (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-9-6	2.6	.915	4
23/24	2-1-0	3.01	.897	1

1 win, 7 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 24.7 shots on goal, with a 3.7% powerplay efficiency. The Kraken have been giving up 4.2 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 67.7%.

Kaapo Kakko is the top points scorer with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, with Bobby McMann racking up 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Philipp Grubauer have a 3.19 goal against average with a .891 save percentage.

The Wild have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 32.2 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.1 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

The top points scorer is Ryan Hartman with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, while Mats Zuccarello is next best after having 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Filip Gustavsson have a 3.18 GAA with a .883 SV%.

Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Head into Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

Minnesota Wild look too strong for their opponents and we think they can win by two or more in this NHL clash. The -102 is value for them to surpass a -1.5 goal handicap on the spread.

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Key Kraken vs Wild stats:

• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kraken in 4 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kraken in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kraken in 12 of their last 20 games.

Wild -1.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

There’s the chance to sell goals and that means moving the line until you’re happy with the wager. It means a riskier Puck Line bet but a bigger return on the odds available.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matt Boldy Over 2.5 Shots -185

Matt Boldy (Wild) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -185 are now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kraken 2 - 4 Wild

A 4-2 win in favor of the Wild can be backed at odds of +1200. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kraken

Wild

1-0

Kraken

+6000

Wild

+5000

2-0

Kraken

+6000

Wild

+4000

2-1

Kraken

+1800

Wild

+1300

3-0

Kraken

+5500

Wild

+2200

3-1

Kraken

+2800

Wild

+1400

3-2

Kraken

+1150

Wild

+800

4-0

Kraken

+7500

Wild

+2400

4-1

Kraken

+2900

Wild

+1050

4-2

Kraken

+2400

Wild

+1200

4-3

Kraken

+1400

Wild

+1000

5-0

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+3500

5-1

Kraken

+5500

Wild

+1400

5-2

Kraken

+3000

Wild

+1150

5-3

Kraken

+3500

Wild

+1900

5-4

Kraken

+2800

Wild

+2000

6-0

Kraken

+2800

Wild

+5500

6-1

Kraken

+12500

Wild

+3000

6-2

Kraken

+6600

Wild

+1900

6-3

Kraken

+5000

Wild

+2200

6-4

Kraken

+7000

Wild

+4000

6-5

Kraken

+6000

Wild

+5000

7-0

Kraken

+6000

Wild

+8000

7-1

Kraken

+6000

Wild

+5000

7-2

Kraken

+6000

Wild

+4500

7-3

Kraken

+10000

Wild

+4000

7-4

Kraken

+10000

Wild

+5500

7-5

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+10000

7-6

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+12000

8-0

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+12500

8-1

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+8000

8-2

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+8000

8-3

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+9000

8-4

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+9000

8-5

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+12500

9-1

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+13000

9-2

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+12500

9-3

Kraken

+14000

Wild

+14000

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Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild 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.

At betting odds of -256 with the sportsbooks, Minnesota Wild are regarded as 72% likely to win this game. Seattle Kraken are the underdogs at +205 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +104.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Kraken

+205

Wild

-256

3-Way Moneyline

Kraken

+360

Tie

+370

Wild

-164

Puck Line

Kraken +1.5

-120

Wild -1.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

As an alternative to the team props and game lines, check out the player and goalie props that are available. These can be a fantastic alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The top gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Seattle Kraken Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 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 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 25.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 24.8
• Hits: 15.8
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 32.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.5

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