The last Dallas Stars game took place Saturday night against Seattle at home, winning by the score of 4-3 in overtime. Defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored the game-winning goal in overtime and added an assist to take home the game’s first star. Goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 28 of 31 shots to preserve the victory.
Seattle Kraken
The Seattle Kraken was on the receiving end of the 4-3 loss in overtime to the Stars on Saturday night. Center Ryan Donato scored for the Kraken, who lost their second straight game. Jordan Eberle and Oliver Bjorkstrand also scored for the Kraken, who have allowed 14 goals in their last two NHL games.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars come into play with a record of 36-17-13, good for 85 points. Looking at the NHL standings, the Stars currently hold the top spot in the Central Division, one point ahead of the Minnesota Wild. With 16 games remaining on the NHL schedule, the Stars will be treating every game like a playoff game to preserve their lead in the Central Division.
In order to make a solid Stars vs Kraken prediction, you need to know who is playing well for each team. Taking a look at the NHL player stats, the Stars are led offensively by left-winger Jason Robertson, who has 38 goals and 45 assists for 83 points. Center Roope Hintz has scored 32 goals and has 30 assists for 62 points.
Dallas is averaging 3.41 goals per game, which is sixth among NHL teams. Between the pipes, goaltender Jake Oettinger has a record of 28-9-10 with a goals-against average of 2.41 and a save percentage of .920.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken come into play with a record of 37-22-7, good for 81 points. Taking a look at the NHL standings, the Kraken currently sit in third place in the Pacific Division. They are seven points behind the Vegas Golden Knights.
They are just a point ahead of Edmonton for third place in the division. Seattle has lost two straight games. Their defense has let them down in those games, allowing 14 goals in that span.
In order to make NHL picks, you need to have an idea of who is playing well. The Kraken are led offensively by defenseman Vince Dunn, who has 12 goals and 41 assists for 53 points. Left winger Jared McCann leads the team with 33 goals scored.
Seattle is averaging 3.52 goals per game, which stands fifth among NHL teams. Between the pipes, goaltender Martin Jones has a record of 24-10-3 with a goals-against average of 2.98 and a save percentage of .892.
Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken Odds
Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken Odds Breakdown
Another piece of information to help you make an accurate Stars vs Kraken prediction is the NHL odds for the game. The Stars are priced as the moneyline favorites at -125. The Seattle Kraken checks in at +105. Dallas is favored by 1.5 goals on the puck line, and the over/under is 6.
Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken Pick and Prediction
Each of the last five games for each team has gone over six goals. That is something to keep in mind when making NHL expert picks. As far as a Stars vs Kraken prediction, the Stars are playing very well, and the Kraken have had some defensive issues of late. Take the Stars to win and the game to go over.
- Final Score Prediction: 5-3
- Pick: Dallas Stars
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