Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/24/2024]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 10:00PM ET as the Minnesota Wild square off with the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

Dimers.com's in-depth preview for Saturday's Wild vs. Kraken matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Wild vs. Kraken Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Wild and Kraken 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Kraken a 54% chance of beating the Wild.

According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Wild vs. Kraken Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Wild	Kraken
Puck Line	+1.5 (-200)	-1.5 (+170)
Moneyline	+124	-145
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

• The Kraken are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Wild, with +170 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Wild (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -200.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at -145, which means you can risk $145 to win $100 for a total payout of $245 if they get the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild at +124, where you can put down $100 to profit $124, earning a total payout of $224 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Wild vs. Kraken Picks

Our predictions, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Wild +1.5	-200
Moneyline	Wild	+124
Total	Under 6	-110

While the Kraken are more likely to win the game, betting on the Wild moneyline is the best option because of the 1.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Wild vs. Kraken Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Kraken?

According to our model, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Kraken.

Our projections give Kaprizov a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Climate Pledge Arena, while the Wild star is a 43.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	First Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	9.4%
Matt Boldy	7.5%
Joel Ek	6.7%
Ryan Hartman	4.2%
Mats Zuccarello	4.0%

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	7.7%
Matty Beniers	4.7%
Eeli Tolvanen	4.6%
Jordan Eberle	4.3%
Jaden Schwartz	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Minnesota Wild

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Kirill Kaprizov	43.5%
Matt Boldy	35.3%
Joel Ek	33.5%
Ryan Hartman	23.0%
Mats Zuccarello	22.7%

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	38.1%
Eeli Tolvanen	24.7%
Matty Beniers	24.0%
Jordan Eberle	22.6%
Jaden Schwartz	20.5%

Wild vs. Kraken Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Kraken and Wild at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Saturday February 24, 2024
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

Our full betting coverage of Wild vs. Kraken includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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