Minnesota Wild Host The Kraken in Season Finale | Kraken vs. Wild | OSB
NHL: Seattle Kraken (33-35-13) at Minnesota Wild (39-32-10)
By Sam Batz
When: Thursday, April 18th at 7:00 PM EST
Where: Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
Watch On: ESPN
Matchup: Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild
This Thursday marks the final day of the NHL regular season. The playoffs are essentially set, as no team can qualify, or be eliminated, from the postseason entering the final matchday. That being said, we have a great matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild slated to end the season. With nothing but pride and the love of hockey on the line, the Kraken and Wild will not be in the playoffs, but are looking to finish the season strong.
Below you’ll find all of our picks for the Kraken vs. Wild, including stats, scores, and betting advice. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips for Thursday’s matchup between the Kraken and Wild.
Kraken vs. Wild Odds
Team | Puck Line | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Seattle Kraken | +1.5 (-192) | Ov 6.0 (-110) | +124 |
Minnesota Wild | -1.5 (+160) | Un 6.0 (-110) | -148 |
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Kraken vs. Wild Betting Trends
Seattle Kraken
- 43-38 ATS
- 23-17 ATS on the road
- 35-44-2 O/U record
- 17-22-1 O/U record on the road
- 16-26-8 as UNDERDOGS
- 11-14-5 as UNDERDOGS on the road
- 8-17-5 as UNDERDOGS versus the West
Minnesota Wild
- 41-40 ATS
- 18-22 ATS at home
- 39-38-4 O/U record
- 17-22-1 O/U record at home
- 27-8-6 as FAVORITES
- 17-5-4 as FAVORITES at home
- 18-6-2 as FAVORITES versus the West
Kraken vs. Wild Stat Comparison
Seattle Kraken (33-35-13) 79 213 (29th) 233 (10th) -20 28.6 (25th) 2.59 (29th) 2.83 (9th) 17-18-6 (41.5%) 16-17-7 (40.0%) | Stat Type Pts Total GF Total GA Goal Diff Shots/GP GF/GP GA/GP Home (Win-rate) Away (Win-rate) | Minnesota Wild (39-32-10) 87 248 (20th) 259 (20th) -11 30.2 (18th) 3.02 (21st) 3.16 (21st) 20-14-6 (50.0%) 19-18-4 (46.3%) |
Kraken vs. Wild Matchup History
- Regular Season Games: 8 (2021-2024)
- All-time Series: Kraken: 2 wins; Wild: 6 wins
- Season Series: Wild lead 2-0-0
As the newest addition to the NHL, the Seattle Kraken have a rather brief history. The Kraken entered the league in 2021, marking this season as just their 3rd in the NHL, which is why Thursday’s showdown with Minnesota is just their 9th all-time meeting. But this season the Wild have had the upper hand, posting a 2-0-0 record against Seattle, and enter Thursday’s matchup on the brink of a sweep. Minnesota has 8 total goals against Seattle, while the Kraken have just 2 against the Wild. Both of their previous matchups were in Seattle as well, giving the Wild homerink advantage for the first time this series.
Kraken vs. Wild Prediction
Some would say since it’s the final game of their season’s, with nothing to win or lose postseason-wise, it’s hard to determine how serious either team will take this one. However I’d say these are professionals who will give their all whenever the skates hit the ice, and there is something to win or lose; the game itself. Seattle and Minnesota will want to end the season on a high-note, so don’t fret about effort level.
However, the location of the game gives the Wild a massive advantage, so I’m going with Minnsota to win the game. The Wild are decent at home, winning 50% of their games, but the real advantage stems from giving their fans a good show in the last game of the season. Minnesota won’t be in the playoffs, so this is it, and the Wild will give it their all. Conversely, after being eliminated from postseason contention, the Kraken have been criticized for a lack of effort, and on the road against an opponent they have yet to beat, I don’t see Seattle turning things around.
Kraken vs. Wild predictions:
- Moneyline Pick: Minnesota Wild (-148)
If you take the Wild Moneyline (-148): You risk $148 to win $100, for a total payout of $248, if the Wild win straight up.
- Puck Line Pick: Minnesota Wild (-1.5)
If you take the Wild to Cover the -1.5 puck line (+160): You bet $100 to win $160, for a total payout of $260, if the Wild win the game by at least 2 goals.
- O/U Pick: Over (6.0)
If you take the Over on 6 goals (-110): You risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Kraken and Wild combine for more than 6 goals.
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