Saturday’s contest that pits the Minnesota Wild against the Seattle Kraken, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.

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Wild vs. Kraken Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 5.5 (model projecting 5 goals)

• Minnesota and its opponent combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 45 of 82 games last season.
• Seattle played 41 games last season that ended with more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams averaged a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These two teams conceded a combined six goals per game, 0.5 more than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Wild were 21st in the league, and the Kraken were 29th.
• The Wild were 20th in the league in goals conceded, and the Kraken were eighth.

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Moneyline Pick

Wild Moneyline: -145

• The Wild won 26 of their 39 games when listed as a moneyline favorite last season (66.7%).
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite at -145 or shorter, Minnesota went 15-4.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Wild’s implied win probability is 59.2%.

Kraken Moneyline: +121

• The Kraken were an underdog 51 times last season, and upset their opponent in 17, or 33.3%, of those games.
• Seattle won nine of its 28 games last season when an underdog by +121 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline implies a 45.2% chance to win for the Kraken.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Minnesota 3, Seattle 2

Wild Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 46 goals and 50 assists last season, Kirill Kaprizov was one of Minnesota’s leading contributors (96 points).
• Having scored 29 goals and adding 40 assists a year ago, Matthew Boldy was a top contributor for Minnesota over the course 75 games.
• Minnesota’s scoring effort last season was aided by Joel Eriksson Ek’s 69 points, including 34 assists.
• In the 45 games Filip Gustavsson played a season ago, his save percentage was .899, 41st in the league.

Kraken Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Jared McCann had 29 goals (0.4 per game) and 33 assists (0.4 per game) last season, taking 2.6 shots per game and shooting 13.4%. That made him among the leaders for Seattle with 62 total points (0.8 per game).
• Oliver Bjorkstrand was a key contributor for Seattle, with 59 total points. He scored 20 goals and provided 39 assists in 82 games.
• Chandler Stephenson had 16 goals and 35 assists, for a season point total of 51.
• Joey Daccord had a .916 save percentage (ninth-best in the league) last season, allowing 116 goals (2.5 goals against average). He put together a 19-18-11 record between the pipes for Seattle.

Wild’s Schedule

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Kraken’s Schedule

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Minnesota vs. Seattle Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
• Venue: Xcel Energy Center

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