Seattle Kraken vs Minnesota Wild predictions, Jan 08, 2026

Jan 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting NHL match-up on January 8, 2026, the Seattle Kraken will take on the Minnesota Wild at home. Both teams have shown differing recent forms, with the Kraken winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, while the Wild have won 2 out of their last 5. This sets the stage for an intriguing battle on the ice.

The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Wild, with Seattle holding odds of 2.79 for a home win compared to Minnesota’s 2.17 for an away victory. Our model predicts a close contest, giving the Kraken a 35.4% chance of winning, a 21.6% chance of a draw, and the Wild a 41.7% chance of coming out on top.

Tactically, both teams have strengths that could impact the outcome of the game. Seattle’s recent winning streak has showcased their offensive prowess, while Minnesota will look to capitalize on their solid defensive play.

With the odds and predictions pointing towards a narrow victory for the Wild, fans can expect an intense and closely fought match between these two competitive teams.

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Seattle
34.1%		 Draw
22.3%		 Minnesota
43.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Minnesota Wild: 3.57% Seattle Kraken: 0.16%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.83 4.42 2.21
Pinnacle 2.79 4.18 2.17

Latest Results

05.01.26 Calgary Flames – Seattle Kraken – 1:5
02.01.26 Vancouver Canucks – Seattle Kraken – 3:4 penalties
01.01.26 Seattle Kraken – Nashville Predators – 4:1
29.12.25 Seattle Kraken – Vancouver Canucks – 2:3 penalties
28.12.25 Seattle Kraken – Philadelphia Flyers – 4:1		 05.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Minnesota Wild – 4:2
03.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Minnesota Wild – 5:4 penalties
02.01.26 Anaheim Ducks – Minnesota Wild – 2:5
31.12.25 San Jose Sharks – Minnesota Wild – 4:3 penalties
29.12.25 Vegas Golden Knights – Minnesota Wild – 2:5

Facts

  • The most interesting match of the day — two teams from the very top of the table will face off (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Seattle won 2.
  • Seattle is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Minnesota‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Recently, Minnesota has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • We predict that Seattle will win today’s game, with odds of 2.81.
  • In the last 13 head-to-head matches, Seattle won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 29:44. (average 2.2:3.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Seattle won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 12:22. (average 1.7:3.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    08.12.25 Seattle Kraken – Minnesota Wild – 1:4
    19.03.25 Minnesota Wild – Seattle Kraken – 4:0
    04.03.25 Seattle Kraken – Minnesota Wild – 3:4
    12.10.24 Minnesota Wild – Seattle Kraken – 4:5 penalties
    18.04.24 Minnesota Wild – Seattle Kraken – 3:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 41 28 3 7 3 165:93 69
    2 Dallas Stars 42 21 4 8 9 146:117 58
    3 Minnesota Wild 44 18 7 8 11 140:119 58
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 40 13 4 12 11 124:126 46
    5 Edmonton Oilers 42 15 5 6 16 139:143 46
    6 Seattle Kraken 40 13 6 7 14 108:116 45
    7 Los Angeles Kings 41 12 6 9 14 111:113 45
    8 Anaheim Ducks 42 13 8 3 18 143:153 45
    9 San Jose Sharks 41 11 9 3 18 127:146 43
    10 Utah Mammoth 43 14 6 3 20 130:124 43
    11 Nashville Predators 41 14 5 4 18 118:136 42
    12 St. Louis Blues 43 17 0 8 18 107:146 42
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 42 13 4 7 18 118:134 41
    14 Calgary Flames 42 14 4 4 20 112:126 40
    15 Vancouver Canucks 41 10 6 5 20 117:143 37
    16 Winnipeg Jets 40 13 2 4 21 115:126 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Detroit Red Wings 44 18 7 4 15 136:141 54
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 41 20 5 3 13 142:110 53
    3 Carolina Hurricanes 42 16 9 3 14 141:128 53
    4 Montreal Canadiens 42 14 9 6 13 141:141 52
    5 New York Islanders 42 15 8 4 15 120:120 50
    6 Washington Capitals 43 20 2 6 15 142:125 50
    7 Philadelphia Flyers 40 14 7 7 12 124:116 49
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 41 16 4 9 12 135:131 49
    9 Florida Panthers 41 19 3 3 16 129:130 47
    10 Buffalo Sabres 40 15 6 4 15 125:126 46
    11 Boston Bruins 42 15 7 2 18 133:136 46
    12 New Jersey Devils 42 15 7 2 18 114:124 46
    13 New York Rangers 44 13 7 6 18 116:120 46
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 41 15 4 7 15 137:138 45
    15 Ottawa Senators 41 15 5 5 16 136:134 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 41 11 7 7 16 127:137 43

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.46%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.38%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9.25 (8.88%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.21%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.82%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.46%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.47%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 19.5 (4.21%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.57%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 31 (2.65%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 32.5 (2.53%)

    12. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    13. Toronto Maple Leafs: 51 (1.61%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.35%)

    15. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.35%)

    16. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.35%)

    17. New York Rangers: 64 (1.28%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. Winnipeg Jets: 101 (0.81%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Columbus Blue Jackets: 126 (0.65%)

    23. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.59%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.36%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 251 (0.33%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 301 (0.27%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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