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Seattle Kraken Look to Upset Minnesota Wild in Season Finale at Xcel Energy Center

The Seattle Kraken are looking to end their season on a high note as they take on the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on Thursday night. The game is set to start at 7 PM ET. Seattle is coming off a recent loss to Winnipeg, while Minnesota secured a win against Los Angeles. The Wild have had success against the Kraken in their last eight matchups, with a record of 6-2-0. Currently, Minnesota is the favored team with a betting line of -148 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kraken +128 | Wild -148
• Spread: Kraken +1.5 (-190) | Wild -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 60%.

Seattle vs Minnesota Stats

Seattle Kraken

The Seattle Kraken have had a disappointing season, currently on a four-game losing streak and already eliminated from playoff contention. Despite their struggles, they will look to end their season on a positive note with a win over the Wild. Offensively, the Kraken are averaging 2.59 goals per game and scored three goals in their last game, with Yanni Gourde and Tye Kartye contributing to the scoring. Defensively, Seattle has been giving up an average of 2.84 goals per game and allowed four goals in their last outing. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer has a record of 14-16-2 with a 2.86 GAA and .899 save percentage in 36 games played. With a power ranking of 26, the Kraken rank 29th in offense, 9th in defense, and have a season record of 33-35-13.

Minnesota Wild Analysis

The Minnesota Wild have bounced back from a two-game losing streak with two consecutive wins. They will look to continue their momentum with a victory over the Seattle Kraken to secure their third win in a row and a series sweep. The Wild have been averaging 3.02 goals per game, with key players such as Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy contributing to their offensive success. Defensively, they have struggled, giving up an average of 3.16 goals per game, but showed improvement in their last game by only allowing one goal. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson has been solid in net, and the team will need a similar effort to secure the win. There is uncertainty surrounding the availability of Mats Zuccarello for the upcoming game. Despite their recent success, the Wild will face a challenge as the Seattle Kraken have won their last three matchups against them.

Minnesota Wild Dominate Seattle Kraken in Recent Streaks

The Minnesota Wild have demonstrated success in their recent games by securing three victories out of their last five matchups. The team has exhibited strong offensive capabilities, scoring a total of 11 goals in their most recent three games, along with an impressive conversion rate of over 22 percent on power play opportunities. Conversely, the Seattle Kraken have faced challenges in their recent performances, suffering four consecutive losses, including three consecutive defeats on the road. The Kraken have struggled offensively, only managing to score five goals in their last three road games. While they have shown improvement on special teams with a conversion rate of over 20 percent on power play opportunities, their defense has been lacking, conceding a total of 11 goals in their last three road games. With the Wild excelling in both defensive play and penalty killing, it is likely that Seattle will struggle to generate offense in the upcoming game. Therefore, the predicted outcome is in favor of the Minnesota Wild to deliver a strong performance in this match.

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