The Iowa Wild return home looking to slow down the red-hot Grand Rapids Griffins in an AHL Central Division showdown on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Puck drop is set for 8:00 PM CT at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Both teams bring opposite momentum — the Wild have dropped four of their last five, while the Griffins are riding a six-game winning streak and boast one of the most balanced attacks in the league. With no clear favorite on the board, expect a tense, physical matchup full of pace, power plays, and momentum swings.
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📺 Where to Watch Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins? (October 28)
| Date | Time (CT) | Venue | League | Stream |
| Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025 | 8:00 PM | Wells Fargo Arena (Des Moines, IA) | AHL | AHLTV / ESPN+ |
💰 Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total (O/U) |
| Iowa Wild | +165 | +1.5 (-135) | O 4.5 (-147) |
| Grand Rapids Griffins | +115 | -1.5 (+115) | U 4.5 (+120) |
Implied probability: Griffins 62% win chance
Line movement: Opened Griffins +120, now +115 — early sharp money on Grand Rapids.
📊 Team Form Overview
🟢 Iowa Wild (2–4–0)
| Category | Stat | Rank (AHL) |
| Goals per Game | 1.83 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.50 | 27th |
| Power Play | 14% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill | 79% | 21st |
| Home Record | 1–2–0 | — |
📉 Last 5 Games: L–L–L–L–W
The Wild’s offensive issues have persisted — scoring just 9 goals in their last 5 games. Secondary scoring remains thin, and goaltending inconsistency has compounded the problem.
Still, Iowa has been competitive defensively early in games, allowing under 2 first-period goals in 4 of 5 contests.
🔴 Grand Rapids Griffins (5–0–0)
| Category | Stat | Rank (AHL) |
| Goals per Game | 4.00 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 1.80 | 3rd |
| Power Play | 26% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill | 86% | 7th |
| Away Record | 2–0–0 | — |
🔥 Last 5 Games: W–W–W–W–W
The Griffins are rolling — unbeaten through five, averaging 4.0 goals per game with a +11 goal differential. Veteran leadership from Taro Hirose and emerging star Carter Mazur have been key to their early dominance.
🤜 Head-to-Head History
| Meetings | Iowa Wins | Grand Rapids Wins | Avg Total | Last Match |
| 80 | 33 | 45 | 5.26 | Apr 20, 2025 (GR 2–1) |
🔹 Trend: 10 of the last 11 H2H meetings have gone Over 4.5 goals
🔹 Trend: Iowa has covered the +1.5 puck line in five straight vs Grand Rapids
📈 Recent Trends
| Trend | Stat |
| Iowa Wild have gone Over 4.5 goals in 19 of their last 21 home games | |
| Grand Rapids have gone Over 4.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 overall | |
| Iowa have won with +1.5 handicap in 5 straight H2H vs Grand Rapids | |
| Griffins have scored 3+ goals in 100% of their last 4 games | |
| Iowa have conceded 3+ goals in 80% of their last 5 games |
🔍 First Period Outlook
| Team | Avg 1st Period Goals Scored | Avg 1st Period Goals Allowed | Over 1.5 in 1P % |
| Iowa Wild | 0.7 | 1.1 | 80% |
| Grand Rapids Griffins | 0.8 | 0.9 | 75% |
👉 ClutchBuzz Lean: Under 1.5 goals in the 1st period (Odds: 1.83) — both teams start cautiously before opening up in the 2nd.
🧊 Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Position | 2025 Stats |
| Adam Beckman | Iowa | LW | 3 G, 2 A, 22 SOG |
| Nic Petan | Iowa | C | 4 PTS, 52.3% FO wins |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Iowa | G | 2–3–0, 3.10 GAA, .896 SV% |
| Carter Mazur | Grand Rapids | LW | 5 G, 4 A, +6 |
| Jonatan Berggren | Grand Rapids | RW | 6 PTS in 5 GP |
| Sebastian Cossa | Grand Rapids | G | 4–0–0, 1.75 GAA, .932 SV% |
💡 Prop Bets & Totals
| Market | Pick | Reason |
| 1st Period Total Goals | Under 1.5 (1.83) | Both teams conservative openers |
| Full Game Total Goals | Over 4.5 (1.47) | 10 of last 11 H2H over this line |
| Puck Line | Iowa +1.5 (1.35) | Home team has covered in 5 straight |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Carter Mazur (+150) | On a 3-game goal streak |
🎯 Same-Game Parlay (SGP)
| Leg | Pick |
| Iowa Wild +1.5 | |
| Over 4.5 Total Goals | |
| Carter Mazur Anytime Goal | |
| Under 1.5 Goals in 1st Period |
💵 Projected Odds: +525
🔮 Final ClutchBuzz Iowa Wild vs. Grand Rapids Griffins Prediction
The Griffins are firing on all cylinders, and their top-line chemistry looks unstoppable. Iowa’s home form has been shaky, though they tend to keep things tight early. Expect Grand Rapids to wear them down by the second period with forecheck pressure and special-teams efficiency.
🏒 Final Score Prediction:
Grand Rapids Griffins 4 – Iowa Wild 2
✅ Best Bets:
- Over 4.5 Goals (1.47)
- Grand Rapids ML (1.90)
- Iowa +1.5 (safer parlay leg)
ClutchBuzz Pick: Griffins keep the streak alive — offense too deep, defense too structured.
