Red Wings vs. Kraken prediction, odds and best bet for Oct. 20, 2026

The Seattle Kraken are favored to beat the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, according to Dimers' NHL pregame model.

Our Red Wings vs. Kraken prediction gives Seattle a 50.1% chance of winning at Climate Pledge Arena, while the latest odds suggest the best betting value lies in under 6.5 goals.

Red Wings vs. Kraken: Key predictions

• Kraken win probability: 50.1%
• Red Wings win probability: 49.9%
• Kraken +1.5 puck line: 71.0% cover probability
• Under 6.5 goals: 54.9% probability

Dimers' NHL pregame model estimates how many goals each team is likely to score, accounting for factors such as recent form, shooting and save percentages, home-ice advantage, and rest.

These projections power our NHL predictions, which show the probability of each team winning, covering the puck line, and the total goals going over or under the betting line.

Predictions last updated: October 20, 2026, at 6:36 PM ET.

Red Wings vs. Kraken odds

Here are the best available odds for Tuesday's game across sportsbooks and prediction markets monitored by Dimers.

• Red Wings moneyline: 53¢ (Novig)
• Kraken moneyline: 48¢ (Novig)
• Red Wings -1.5: +215 (BetRivers)
• Kraken +1.5: -250 (BetMGM)
• Over 6.5 goals: 50¢ (Novig)
• Under 6.5 goals: 51¢ (Novig)

Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.

Best value bet: Under 6.5 (51¢)

The Kraken may be more likely to win, but Dimers' top value bet is under 6.5 total goals at 51¢, available at Novig.

Those odds imply a 51.0% chance of the game finishing under 6.5 goals, while our model puts that probability at 54.9%.

That's a 3.9% edge on the under, the largest across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets based on Dimers' probabilities and the best available odds.

Red Wings vs. Kraken goal-scorer predictions

Unlike our NHL pregame model, Dimers' NHL player props model simulates each matchup 10,000 times to estimate goal-scoring probabilities, factoring in expected player usage, lineup changes, the opposing team, and projected team goals.

Alex DeBrincat of the Red Wings leads Tuesday's anytime goal-scorer projections at 42.5%, ahead of teammate Viktor Arvidsson (36.8%). Seattle's most likely goal-scorer, Bobby McMann, is further back at 32.0%. DeBrincat also leads the first goal-scorer projections at 9.2%.

Most likely anytime goal-scorers

• Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings): 42.5%
• Viktor Arvidsson (Red Wings): 36.8%
• Dylan Larkin (Red Wings): 36.3%
• Bobby McMann (Kraken): 32.0%
• Jared McCann (Kraken): 28.5%

First goal-scorer predictions

• Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings): 9.2%
• Viktor Arvidsson (Red Wings): 8.0%
• Dylan Larkin (Red Wings): 7.4%
• Jared McCann (Kraken): 5.9%
• Bobby McMann (Kraken): 5.7%

These are model probabilities, not betting recommendations. Compare projections with available odds to assess potential value.

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Red Wings vs. Kraken game details

• Matchup: Detroit Red Wings vs. Seattle Kraken
• Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
• Puck drop: 9:40 PM ET/6:40 PM PT
• Venue: Climate Pledge Arena

About this prediction

This preview uses predictions from Dimers' proprietary NHL models, presented through a human-written template. Matchup-specific information is populated automatically.

Predictions are estimates, not guarantees, and may change as new information becomes available. Learn more about how Dimers predictions work.

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