Minnesota -142 over Seattle
(NHL) Kraken (SEA) vs. Wild (MIN),
Money Line: -142.00 Wild (MIN) (Home)
Result: Push
Home ice advantage: The game is being played at Xcel Energy Center in Minnesota, giving the Wild home ice advantage.

Recent form: The Wild won their season opener 3-2 against Columbus, while the Kraken lost their opener 3-2 to St. Louis after blowing a 2-0 lead.

Head-to-head record: The Wild have won 4 of their last 5 games against the Kraken.

Goaltending edge: Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson had a strong first game, stopping 31 of 33 shots for a .939 save percentage. The Kraken's goaltending was shakier in their opener.

Offensive firepower: The Wild have more proven offensive weapons like Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy, who already has 3 points this season.