Seattle Kraken defeat Detroit Red Wings 4-3: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · NHL · Detroit Red Wings 3, Seattle Kraken 4
Seattle Kraken defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–3 Tuesday at Climate Pledge Arena, covering the +1.5 spread. The game went over the 6.5 total, finishing with 7 combined goals.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Seattle Kraken final score and game recap
Seattle dominated the first two periods, scoring once in the opening frame and twice more in the second to build a 3-0 lead. Detroit scored three goals in the third period to tie the game at 3-3.
Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond each contributed a goal and an assist for Detroit. Philipp Grubauer made 22 saves on 25 shots for Seattle.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Red Wings vs. Seattle Kraken?
Seattle Kraken covered the +1.5 spread by winning outright. The line opened at Seattle Kraken -1.5 and closed at Seattle Kraken +1.5, with money moving toward Detroit Red Wings by 3 points. The underdog's victory meant a cover at the closing number.
Did Detroit Red Wings vs. Seattle Kraken go over or under the total?
The game went over the 6.5 total, finishing at 7 goals. Scoring was distributed across five periods: one goal in the first, two in the second, three in the third, and one in the fifth.
How did AiQ's Detroit Red Wings vs. Seattle Kraken predictions do?
AiQ finished 0–1 on this game.
- Moneyline: Picked Detroit Red Wings at –121 – LOSS (–$100 on a $100 bet)
The model backed Detroit while Seattle pulled off the upset.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Seattle Kraken game prop results: first period and team totals
- First-period moneyline: Seattle Kraken won the first period (paid –108)
- Detroit Red Wings team total 2.5: Over (paid –205); Detroit scored 3
- First-period total 1.5: Under (paid +114); 1 goal was scored in period one
- Detroit Red Wings team total 3.5: Under (paid –144); Detroit finished with 3 goals
- Seattle Kraken team total 2.5: Over (paid –182); Seattle posted 4 goals
Detroit Red Wings vs. Seattle Kraken odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The closing moneyline was Detroit Red Wings –121 and Seattle Kraken +101, implying a 52% win probability for Detroit and 48% for Seattle after vig removal. The bookmaker's margin was 4.5%. Seattle's +101 odds paid $101 on a $100 wager when the Kraken won outright.
AiQ's pre-game expected value for the Detroit Red Wings moneyline was –5.3% at –118. The model's 51% confidence matched the market's implied probability, but the price was negative-EV. The spread moved three points toward Detroit, yet Seattle covered the adjusted +1.5 line.
Detroit Red Wings and Seattle Kraken betting trends: 2026-27 season
Detroit Red Wings sit at 3–6 in nine games. At home they are 3–4; away or neutral they are 0–2. In eight games with a recorded closing spread they are 2–6 against the spread. In eight games with a recorded total they are 4–4 on overs and unders. Their last five results are L, W, W, L, L.
Seattle Kraken are 6–4 in ten games. At home they are 2–1; away or neutral they are 4–3. In nine games with a recorded closing spread they are 6–3 against the spread. In nine games with a recorded total they are 7–2 on overs and unders. Their last five results are W, L, L, W, W.
What's next for Detroit Red Wings and Seattle Kraken?
Detroit travels to Vancouver to face the Canucks on Thursday, October 22. Seattle hosts the Utah Mammoth on Thursday, October 22.