The Minnesota Wild (35-22-4) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (26-31-4) on Tuesday, March 4th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. The Wild are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kraken are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bruins. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Wild vs Kraken

The Minnesota Wild Are Coming Off A Win

With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 35-22-4. Minnesota was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.

Ryan Hartman put the Wild on the board first, scoring at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy scored the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.

The Seattle Kraken Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Seattle’s 2-0 loss to the Bruins dropped their record to 26-31-4. The Kraken were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 2 fell well short of that mark.

Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with the Kraken unable to find the net. Seattle’s defense allowed the first goal just 3:23 into the game.

Minnesota Offense Breakdown

Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season for the Wild, while Matt Boldy added his sixth, scoring the game-winner 2:14 into overtime. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three.

The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.

Kraken Offense Breakdown

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken managed 23 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net.

Seattle struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game. The team failed to score in any of the three periods.

Minnesota Team Defense

Defensively, the Wild will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came late in the first period on a Maple Leafs power play.

Seattle Team Defense

Defensively, the Kraken allowed both of the game’s goals in the first period, the first coming just 3:23 in and the second at 10:03. However, they shut out the Bruins in the second and third periods. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken’s defense recorded 18 hits and 4 takeaways.

Wild vs Kraken Trends

• Across the Wild last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 5-5, while going 5-5 straight-up.
• In their last five games at home, the Kraken have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Kraken have a straight up record of 4-6 and an puck line mark of 5-5.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Wild have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 2-3.

Wild vs Kraken Prediction

When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Kraken to defeat the Wild while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -117, I’m placing a wager on the Kraken to win outright.

For a puck line pick, we are going with the Kraken to win and cover. Look for the Kraken to win this one by multiple goals over the Wild.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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