Minnesota Wild defeat Seattle Kraken 5-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NHL · Minnesota Wild 5, Seattle Kraken 1
The Minnesota Wild beat the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Climate Pledge Arena. The Minnesota Wild covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 6 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after the first period. The Minnesota Wild won the second period 3-0 to lead 4-1 after two periods. They outscored the Seattle Kraken 1-0 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Blake Coleman (Minnesota Wild): 2 goals.
- Joel Eriksson Ek (Minnesota Wild): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Joey Daccord (Seattle Kraken): 31 saves on 35 shots.
- Berkly Catton (Seattle Kraken): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken?
The Minnesota Wild covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 4 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Minnesota Wild -1.5.
Did Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Minnesota Wild to win at -175, a win (+$57.14 on a $100 bet).
Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Seattle Kraken team total 3.5: the under, paying -280, with 1 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -140, with 2 goals scored.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Minnesota Wild team total 3.5: the over, paying -116, with 5 scored.
Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Minnesota Wild at -190 and the Seattle Kraken at +155. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Wild a 63% favorite. The Minnesota Wild won as the favorite at -190: $52.63 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Minnesota Wild, the price before the game was -175: priced below fair (−2.8% value).
Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Minnesota Wild 7-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-0 at home, 3-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 10 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 7 times.
This result left the Seattle Kraken 7-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-2 at home, 4-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 11 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 3 times.
What's next for Minnesota Wild and Seattle Kraken?
Next for the Minnesota Wild: at the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Next for the Seattle Kraken: the Toronto Maple Leafs at home on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.