Wild vs Kraken Prediction and NHL Tips - 19 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 18, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Apr 18, 2024, 6:31PM
The Minnesota Wild will take on the Seattle Kraken in the 2024 NHL Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center on Friday, commencing at 9:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Wild vs Kraken game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Wild vs Kraken
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Minnesota-Seattle NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Wild a 60% chance of defeating the Kraken at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Kraken: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Xcel Energy Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Wild $1.58, Kraken $2.66
- Line: Wild -1.5 ($2.50), Kraken +1.5 ($1.60)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.77, Under $2.16
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Wild at $1.58 and the Kraken at $2.66.
The Wild are 1.5-goal favourites against the Kraken, with odds of $2.50 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.60.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.77 and odds for the Under at $2.16.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 56% chance of going Over.
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Wild vs Kraken: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Seattle at $2.66 with Betfair (2.8% edge)
- Line: Kraken +1.5 at $1.60 with Betfair (63% probability)
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.77 with Betfair (56% probability)
Our Wild vs Kraken best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Wild have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Kraken to win is our preferred option because of the 2.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Wild vs Kraken: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Minnesota vs Seattle on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Wild vs Kraken: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Wild vs Kraken? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is the most likely player to score the first goal in Wild vs Kraken.
Kaprizov has a 12.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Xcel Energy Center, while the Wild star has a 55.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Wild First Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 12.5% probability
- Matt Boldy: 6.9% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 5.6% probability
- Joel Ek: 4.8% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 4.4% probability
Kraken First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jared McCann: 6.8% probability
- Matty Beniers: 5.0% probability
- Andre Burakovsky: 4.4% probability
- Oliver Bjorkstrand: 4.0% probability
- Jordan Eberle: 3.5% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Wild Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Kirill Kaprizov: 55.5% probability
- Matt Boldy: 35.5% probability
- Ryan Hartman: 27.5% probability
- Joel Ek: 24.9% probability
- Mats Zuccarello: 22.4% probability
Kraken Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jared McCann: 34.8% probability
- Matty Beniers: 26.4% probability
- Oliver Bjorkstrand: 22.9% probability
- Andre Burakovsky: 22.6% probability
- Jordan Eberle: 21.8% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Minnesota vs Seattle match-up at Xcel Energy Center.
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Wild vs Kraken: Preview
The game between the Wild and Kraken in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 9:00am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken
- Date: Friday 19 April 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: Xcel Energy Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Minnesota vs Seattle predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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