Wild vs. Kraken: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Minnesota Wild (39-32-10) have -175 moneyline odds to win when they host the Seattle Kraken (33-35-13), who have +145 odds, on Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN.

The Wild-Kraken matchup can be seen on ESPN, so tune in to take in the action.

Wild vs. Kraken Game Info & Odds

  • When: Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Where: Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Favorite: Wild (-175)
  • Underdog: Kraken (+145)
  • Over/under: 6

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Wild and Kraken Betting Trends

  • Minnesota and its opponent have posted more than 6 goals in 44 of 81 games this season.
  • Seattle and its opponent have combined to score over 6 goals in 40 of 80 games this season.
  • The teams average 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.4 fewer than this game’s total.
  • These teams give up six goals per game combined, zero fewer than this game’s over/under.
  • The Wild are 25-11 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • The Kraken have been made an underdog 47 times this season, and won 16, or 34.0%, of those games.

Wild Stats & Insights

  • The Wild offense’s 245 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 21st in the NHL.
  • On defense, the Wild have conceded 256 goals (3.2 per game) to rank 18th in NHL action.
  • They’re ranked 18th in the league with a -11 goal differential .
  • The Wild connect on 10% of their shots, ranking 17th in the NHL.
  • The Wild have shut out opponents six times. As a team, they are averaging 16.7 hits and 15.9 blocked shots per game this season.
  • In the last 10 games, the Wild have gone 5-4-1 (70.0% of possible points).
  • They have put up 28 goals during that span.
  • Defensively, the Wild have allowed 27 goals (2.7 per game) in those 10 outings.

Kraken Stats & Insights

  • The Kraken have scored 210 goals this season (2.6 per game) to rank 29th in the NHL.
  • The Kraken have been one of the toughest defensive units in the league this season, conceding 229 goals (2.8 per game) to rank eighth.
  • Their -19 goal differential ranks 23rd in the league.
  • The Kraken are shooting 9.1% (29th in the league).
  • The Kraken have shut out their opponent five times this season.
  • In their last 10 games, the Kraken are 4-6-0 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
  • They have scored 24 goals during that span.
  • On the defensive side, the Kraken have given up 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 matchups.

Wild Key Players to Watch

  • A major contributor this season for Minnesota, Kirill Kaprizov has scored 95 points in 74 games (45 goals and 50 assists).
  • Matthew Boldy is contributing with 67 points (29 goals, 38 assists).
  • Filip Gustavsson has a record of 20-17-5. He has conceded 129 goals (3.1 goals against average) and racked up 1153 saves with an .899 save percentage (43rd in the league).

Wild Player Props

  • Matthew Boldy Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -210, Under Odds: +160)
  • Matthew Boldy Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +105, Under Odds: -135)
  • Joel Eriksson Ek Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -150, Under Odds: +120)
  • Joel Eriksson Ek Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +130, Under Odds: -166)

Kraken Key Players to Watch

  • Jared McCann has scored 29 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 32 assists (0.4 per game), averaging 2.6 shots per game and shooting 13.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Seattle with 61 total points (0.8 per game).
  • Oliver Bjorkstrand is pivotal for Seattle’s attack with 57 total points (0.7 per game), including 20 goals and 37 assists through 81 games.
  • Joey Daccord ‘s record stands at 18-18-11 on the season, allowing 113 goals (2.4 goals against average) and collecting 1238 saves with a .916 save percentage (ninth-best in the league).

Kraken Player Props

  • Jared McCann Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120)
  • Jared McCann Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +190)
  • Jordan Eberle Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110)
  • Jordan Eberle Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +185)

Wild vs. Kraken Injuries

  • Wild: Sam Hentges: Undisclosed (Out), Jared Spurgeon: Hip/Back (Out For Season), Mats Zuccarello: Personal (Questionable), Marcus Foligno: Undisclosed (Out For Season)
  • Kraken: Vince Dunn: Upper Body (Out For Season)

Wild vs. Kraken Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Kraken (+1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Under (6)

  • Score Prediction:
    Wild 4 – Kraken 2

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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