Kraken vs. Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Kraken vs. Red Wings in the NHL on Friday, October 9, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, game total, and player props.
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NHL
Kraken
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Little Caesars Arena
Red Wings
Little Caesars Arena
Pre-Game Probabilities Last Update:

Moneyline

Moneyline
Win %
  • Kraken
    44.0%
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  • Red Wings
    56.0%
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Player Props
Kraken
Probability
  • Bobby McMann
    32.7%
  • Jared McCann
    26.9%
  • Jordan Eberle
    25.0%
  • Shane Wright
  • Matty Beniers
Red Wings
Probability
  • Alex DeBrincat
    47.2%
  • Viktor Arvidsson
    38.7%
  • Dylan Larkin
    35.4%
  • Lucas Raymond
  • Andrew Copp

Kraken vs. Red Wings prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Friday

  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs. Detroit Red Wings
  • Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
  • Puck drop: 7:00PM ET
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena

Current betting odds

  • Puck line: Kraken (+1.5, -196), Red Wings (-1.5, +188)
  • Moneyline: Kraken +123, Red Wings -135
  • Total (Over/Under): 6 goals (-112/-105)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Kraken: 44.4%
  • Red Wings: 55.6%

Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.

It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.

Kraken vs. Red Wings player props & projections

Our highest anytime goalscorer probabilities for this game are:

  • Bobby McMann, Kraken: 32.2%
  • Jared McCann, Kraken: 26.5%
  • Alex DeBrincat, Red Wings: 48.5%
  • Viktor Arvidsson, Red Wings: 40.5%

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Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Kraken a win probability of 44.4%, while the Red Wings have a win probability of 55.6%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Red Wings are more likely to beat the Kraken in the NHL game at Little Caesars Arena on Friday.

That is the straight-up read. Whether either side is worth backing depends on the price, which is what our betting model rates.

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