Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Prediction for Friday October 9, 2026
The Seattle Kraken will travel to Detroit, Michigan, Friday night for a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings inside Little Caesars Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM, with coverage on ESPN+. Seattle comes into Friday with a 2-2 record after dropping its last game against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Kraken will look to get back in the win column after splitting their first four games of the season. Detroit will welcome the home crowd Friday night with a 1-2 record following its first victory of the year against Ottawa. The Red Wings will look to build on that win and pick up their 2nd home victory of the season against Seattle. Detroit is a -142 favorite on the moneyline, while Seattle comes in at +120, with the total set at 6.5 goals. For more NHL news, see our NHL Picks.
Seattle looks for the road win
The Seattle Kraken offense has been their biggest strength this season, averaging 3.75 goals or 26.5 shots per game, but they have scored just 4 total goals in their two losses. Defensively, Seattle has been solid enough, allowing 2.75 goals on 28 shots per game this season. Jared McCann leads the Seattle offense this season with five points and four assists. Chandler Stevenson, Vince Dunn, Jordan Eberle, and Kaapo Kakko are all tied for second on the roster with four points apiece. Eberle also leads the team with two goals scored this season.
Jared McCann and Shane Wright led the Seattle offense in their last outing, scoring one goal each. Kaapo Kakko chipped in heavily for the offense, providing 2 assists in just under 15 minutes, while Jordan Eberle and Cale Fleury added 1 assist each.
Key Injury Report for Seattle:
- Ryan Lindgren (IR) - NOv 19
- Jacob Melanson (IR) - Oct 17
- Jake O'Brien (IR-NR) - Oct 24
Detroit goes for 2 in a row
The Detroit Red Wings have struggled to score this season, averaging just 2.33 goals on 31.3 shots. Defensively, Detroit has been mediocre, allowing 2.67 goals per game on 24.3 shots. Alex DeBrincat leads the Detroit offense this season with four points and two goals. Viktor Arvidsson and Lucas Raymond are both tied for second on the roster with three points apiece, while Raymond leads the team with three assists this season.
Alex DeBrincat orchestrated the Detroit offense last time out with two goals and one assist in just under 19 minutes. Viktor Arvidsson, Dylan Larkin, and Justin Faulk all chipped in heavily as well with one goal and one assist each. Lucas Raymond was vital for Detroit, compiling 3 assists in nearly 20 minutes on the ice.
Key Injury Report for Detroit:
- JT Compher (IR) - Oct 13
- Mason Appleton (IR) - Oct 13
- Marco Kasper (IR) - Oct 20
- Simeon Edvinsson (OUT) - Oct 10
- Carter Bear (IR-NR) - Oct 10
Seattle Kraken vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Prediction
Pick: Detroit Red Wings -142
Detroit has a favorable matchup Friday night with Seattle on the road. The Red Wings have several talented offensive players who can put pressure on the Kraken, and playing at home should give Detroit an additional advantage. Seattle has enough depth to keep things competitive, but the Kraken will have to find ways to slow down the Red Wings and limit their scoring opportunities. Detroit should be able to create chances throughout the game, especially if its top offensive players establish a rhythm early. Seattle will have opportunities to respond, but the Red Wings should have enough offense to come away with the win in front of their home crowd.
Pick: Over 6.5 (+110)
A higher-scoring game could be on the way when Seattle and Detroit meet Friday. The Red Wings have enough offensive talent to put multiple goals on the board, while the Kraken have the depth to contribute offensively as well. Detroit should be able to create scoring opportunities at home, but Seattle has enough speed to challenge the Red Wings in transition. Both teams could find themselves with chances on the power play, and special teams could play a significant role in the final score. If either side gets off to a quick start, the other could be forced to play more aggressively. Look for both teams to generate scoring chances and push this matchup above the total.