Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/8

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The Minnesota Wild will visit the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. The game is set for Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

The Wild have a record of 15-9-5 this season. They rank third in the Western Central Division. The Kraken hold an 11-9-6 record and stand sixth in the Western Pacific Division.

Wild vs Kraken Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Seattle Kraken
  • Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
  • Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Minnesota Wild -126, Seattle Kraken +107

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild have been struggling in their recent games. They have lost three of their last five games. Their last game was against the Vancouver Canucks, where they lost 4-2 despite having more shots on goal.

Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy are key players for the Wild. Kaprizov has scored 17 goals this season, while Boldy has 16. Both players have contributed significantly to the team’s offense.

Filip Gustavsson is the primary goalie for the Wild. He has played 18 games this season, securing 7 wins. The team will rely on him to improve their current performance.

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken have struggled in their recent games. They have lost their last five games, including a close 4-3 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings. Their offense has been able to generate shots but has not been successful on the power play.

Top skaters like Adam Larsson and Vince Dunn have been putting in good performances. Larsson scored a goal and assisted in the last game against the Red Wings. Meanwhile, Dunn has been consistent with assists and shots on goal.

On the goaltending side, Philipp Grubauer has had limited action recently. Joey Daccord has been more active, with 18 games under his belt this season. The Kraken’s defense has been active in blocking shots, ranking 23rd in the league for blocks.

BTB Betting Pick

The Minnesota Wild are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken with a moneyline of -126. The Wild have strong skater stats, ranking high in power play goals and shots on goal. The projected score is Minnesota 3, Seattle 2, making the Wild a solid pick to win the game.

The over/under line is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have strong defensive stats, with Minnesota ranking 5th in goals against. The projected total score is 5, suggesting the under is a reasonable choice at -113. This supports a lower-scoring game between these teams.