The Minnesota Wild (27-24-6) travel to face off against the Seattle Kraken (24-21-11) on Saturday, February 24th. This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Wild vs Kraken

The Minnesota Wild Are Coming Off A Win

On the road this season, the Wild have gone 13-13-2, and in games against Western Conference opponents, they are 13-14. Overall, Minnesota is 27-24-6 and is in 10th place in the Western Conference standings. Over their last ten games, the Wild have gone 6-4, and they have won two of their last three games.

So far this year, Minnesota has been the underdog in 32 of their 57 games, and they have gone 11-18-3 in those contests. Against teams from the Central Division, the Wild have a record of 5-9, and they are 6th in the division standings. On the year, Minnesota has 60 points.

On the season, the Wild have an average scoring margin of -0.2 goals per game. So far, they have 18 wins by multiple goals and 16 losses by multiple goals. Overall, Minnesota’s puck line record is at 30-27, including going 5-5 over their last ten games.

As the underdog, the Wild have gone 20-12 against the puck line this year, and their average scoring margin in those games is at -0.7 goals per contest. In their last ten road games, Minnesota’s puck line record is at 5-5, and for the season, they are 16-12 vs. the puck line on the road.

In their most recent matchup, the Wild played against the Oilers and won with a score of 4-2. The Wild scored one goal in the first period against the Oilers and found the net three times in the 3rd period. In the game, Minnesota managed to score all four goals at even strength. They concluded with 20 shots on goal and committed 5 turnovers.

Minnesota was the underdog going into the game and picked up a win against the puck line. Combining for 6 goals, the game finished below the over/under line of 6.5.

The Seattle Kraken Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, Seattle has gone 12-9-5, and they have been favored in 19 of their 56 games. In the Pacific Division, the Kraken are in 5th place with a record of 7-9.

Overall, Seattle has gone 24-21-11, and they have won three straight games as the underdog. In their last ten games, the Kraken are 5-5, and they come into this game having won two of their last three.

Seattle comes into this game with a puck line record of 31-25 and a road puck line record of 18-12. They have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten games at home.

So far this season, the Kraken have 14 wins by more than one goal and have an average scoring margin of -.1 goals per game. In their 37 games as the underdog, their scoring margin is -.6 goals per game.

In their most recent game, the Kraken hosted the Canucks and secured a 5-2 victory. Against the Canucks, the Kraken’s offense netted goals in all three periods. Out of Seattle’s five goals, one were scored during power plays. They concluded the game with 31 shots on goal and had two giveaways.

Entering the game as the underdog, Seattle came away with a victory against the puck line. The over/under line going into the game was 6 goals, which the teams surpassed with their combined 7 goals.

Minnesota Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Wild are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season, putting them in the 15th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 19th in the league. The Wild went 15-10 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 12-14.

This season, the over/under record for the Wild’s is 27-26-4. Over the course of the season, they have had 28 games that exceeded the over/under line of 6. On average, their games are averaging 6.5 goals per game.

Kraken Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Kraken are averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, putting them in the 28th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. So far this year, the Kraken are 10-8 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 13-13 in games with fewer shots on goal.

The Kraken’s over/under record this season is 23-29-4. For the season, they have had 27 games failing to surpass this game’s over/under line of 6. Overall, their games are averaging 5.7 goals per game.

Minnesota Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Wild head into the game ranked 15th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.3 shots per game against Minnesota. So far, they are 20th in shutouts, achieving 3 shutouts.

Seattle Team Defense

Defensively, the Kraken are currently 20th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 29.6 shots per game against Seattle. They also are 22nd in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Wild vs Kraken Trends

• Minnesota has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• Seattle has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• Through their last five games as the underdog, the Kraken have an puck line record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
• Although the Wild have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 1-2.

Wild vs Kraken Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Kraken to secure a victory over the Wild at home. With the moneyline currently set at -139, I’m locking in my bet on the Kraken straight-up.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Wild to cover. Even if the Kraken manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Wild should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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