The Seattle Kraken are enjoying a two-game winning streak as they prepare to face the Minnesota Wild, who are also on the same course at the moment.
The game is scheduled to be played on Thursday (November 3). Both teams play in the Pacific and Central Divisions of the Western Conference respectively.
The Wild will host the contest at the Xcel Energy Center, all set to make it three wins in a row.
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Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild: Betting Odds
Interestingly, both teams are third in their respective divisions and on a two-game winning streak. The Seattle Kraken have 5 wins, 4 losses, and 2 overtime losses to their name. They faced defeat in their opening game away from home against the Anaheim Ducks (5-4) but won the following game against the Los Angeles Kings (4-1).
Seattle's best win so far this season has to be against the reigning champions, the Colorado Avalanche (3-2). They had to face two unfortunate overtime losses, to the Ducks in the opening game and then to the St. Louis Blues (4-3).
Their win against the Buffalo Sabres was a highly impressive one, thrashing them 5-1 at home. Kraken has scored 38 goals in 11 games so far, conceding the same number of goals as well. It will be interesting to see how well they fare against the Wild on Thursday.
The Minnesota Wild have 5 wins, 4 losses, and an overtime loss in 10 games this season. They have scored 35 goals but have conceded one extra. Their most notable win of the season has to be against the Chicago Blackhawks (4-3).
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Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild: Match Details
Fixture: Seattle Kraken @ Minnesota Wild
Date & Time: Thursday, November 3, 08:00 p.m EDT
Venue: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Seattle Kraken vs. Minnesota Wild: Pick
Joel Eriksson Ek has been a consistent figure for the Minnesota team this season. The center has scored 4 goals and has provided 5 assists in 10 games so far.
He was pretty impressive against Seattle, scoring 2 goals, including an assist in three games. He now has a chance to put on an impressive performance against the Kraken once again.
Pick: Total Points Over 0.5 (-155)
Kraken vs. Wild: Prediction
The two sides have met only three times and the Minnesota Wild have a 2-1 advantage. Since both teams are having a similar season, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
The Seattle Kraken will have to dig deep for a win, away from home. Two out of the three games have 6 or more goals. Expect a similar sort of game tonight.
Prediction: Total Over 6.5 (-115)
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