- The Kraken are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Red Wings
- Red Wings vs. Kraken Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: DSN | KONG | AMZS | ESPN+
The Detroit Red Wings (3-3-2) visit Climate Pledge Arena to take on the Seattle Kraken (5-3-1) on Oct. 20 in Seattle, WA. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:40 pm.
The Kraken are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Red Wings vs. Kraken Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Red Wings vs. Kraken Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Red Wings | +1.5 -250 | 6.5 -118 | -110 |
| Kraken | -1.5 +200 | 6.5 -102 | -110 |
Red Wings vs Kraken Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Kraken will win this game with 50.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Red Wings vs Kraken Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Red Wings will cover the spread with 69.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Red Wings Best Bets & Trends
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 away games (+7.45 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 away games (+7.40 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 3P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+6.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 3P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+5.90 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+5.55 Units / 22% ROI)
Kraken Best Bets & Trends
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+11.20 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 3P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+7.85 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.30 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Seattle Kraken have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 20 games at home (+4.15 Units / 20% ROI)
Red Wings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Red Wings are 3-5 against the spread this NHL season (-0.95 Units / -9.5% ROI).
- Red Wings are 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.85 Units /-28.64% ROI
- Red Wings are 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -8.79% ROI
- Red Wings are 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units /-3.45% ROI
Kraken Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kraken are 6-3 against the spread this NHL season (+1.9 Units /12.3% ROI).
- Kraken are 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 20.41% ROI
- Kraken are 7-2 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 49.49% ROI
- Kraken are 2-7 when betting the Under for -5.85 Units / -58.21% ROI
Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Kraken
The Red Wings are 3-4 (.429) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Red Wings are 29-3 (.906) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2025-26 season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .838
The Red Wings are 24-19 (.558) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2025-26 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .513
The Red Wings are 28-20 (.583) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .456
Kraken: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings
The Kraken are 72-95 (.431) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 38-49 (.437) since the start of the 2025-26 season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken were 33-45 (.423) last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kraken are 25-33 (.431) when recording less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2025-26 season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .487
Red Wings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities in the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations in the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings scored on 17% of cycle chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Red Wings are 3-4 (.429) this season — tied for 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Kraken Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken have averaged 0.1 high danger chances per game while shorthanded since the start of the 2025-26 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken scored on 9% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations in the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Kraken have averaged 0.02 expected goals per game while shorthanded since the start of the 2025-26 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
Red Wings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings have a .764 slot save percentage against the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .808
The Red Wings allowed opponents to score on 19% of second chance opportunities in the 2024-25 season — 10th highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings allowed 815 cycle chances in the 2024-25 season — 9th most among NHL Teams
The Red Wings allowed 0.7 goals per game against the power play in the 2024-25 season — tied for 3rd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
Kraken Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kraken have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Kraken had a .562 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832
The Kraken have 10 successful stick checks on the power play this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Kraken have a .600 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2025-26 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829
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