Wild vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Dec. 8

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The Seattle Kraken (11-9-6) will aim to break a five-game losing streak when they take on the Minnesota Wild (15-9-5) at home on Monday, Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we project to win Monday's game.

The Kraken's offense has totaled 26 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 31 goals. They have registered 29 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (10.3%). They are 4-5-1 over those contests.

Wild vs. Kraken Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Kraken 3, Wild 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (+110)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Wild Splits and Trends

  • The Wild are 6-5-11 in overtime contests on their way to a 15-9-5 overall record.
  • Minnesota is 4-1-4 (12 points) in its nine games decided by one goal.
  • In the seven games this season the Wild recorded just one goal, they went 1-4-2 (four points).
  • Minnesota has finished 3-3-1 in the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering seven points).
  • The Wild have scored at least three goals 15 times, and are 11-2-2 in those games (to register 24 points).
  • In the 10 games when Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal, it went 5-3-2 to register 12 points.
  • In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 4-3-3 (11 points).
  • The Wild have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 11-6-2 (24 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have earned a record of 4-6-10 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 11-9-6.
  • Seattle has earned 15 points (6-3-3) in its 12 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Kraken scored only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
  • When Seattle has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-3-1 record).
  • The Kraken have earned 23 points in their 15 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Seattle has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 6-2-4 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 2-5-1 (five points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Wild Rank Wild AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
26th 2.69 Goals Scored 2.54 30th
8th 2.72 Goals Allowed 2.92 15th
16th 27.8 Shots 24.7 31st
27th 30.2 Shots Allowed 27.5 13th
9th 22.77% Power Play % 15.58% 25th
16th 81.16% Penalty Kill % 64.79% 32nd

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