Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken Game 6 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken Game 6 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken tangle in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinals playoff series Saturday. Puck drop at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Kraken odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Dallas leads the series 3-2.

The Stars travel to hostile ground trying to eliminate the Kraken in Game 6. Dallas took Game 5 by a 5-2 score behind 2 goals from C Roope Hintz and another from C Joe Pavelski. The Stars scored 5 times on just 21 shots and have the 2nd-year Kraken on the ropes.

LW Jared McCann scored his 1st goal of the playoffs and became the 18th Kraken player to tickle the twine this postseason. Seattle got down 3-0 and scored 2 goals in the 2nd period to get within striking distance, but Dallas shut the door.

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Stars at Kraken odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:52 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Kraken +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+150) | Kraken +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Stars at Kraken projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (37-11-11, 2.37 GAA, .919 SV%, 5 SO – regular season) vs. Philipp Grubauer (17-14-4, 2.85 GAA, .895 SV%, 0 SO – regular season)

Oettinger stopped 29 of 31 shots he faced in Game 4 and has the Stars in the driver’s seat. He has allowed at least 2 goals in every game this series. Oettinger has a 2.65 GAA and .907 SV% in the playoffs.

Grubauer has come undone in this series as he stopped just 16 of 20 shots in Game 4. He has allowed 4 goals or more in 4 of the 5 games vs. Dallas as his GAA has eroded to 3.06 with a .903 SV% these playoffs.

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Stars at Kraken picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 4, Kraken 2

Moneyline

Dallas (-165) is hoping to repeat what they did against Minnesota in going down 2-1 in the series and not losing another game — and I think they accomplish that. Grubauer was the star of the Avalanche series and kept the Kraken in it, but he has begun to cave in as Dallas dominates the pace.

PASS on moneyline pricetag though, and look to the spread.

Puck line/Against the spread

The last 4 games in the series have been decided by 2 goals or more, and every Dallas win has been as such. Dallas has scored 4 goals or more in 6 of 7 games, and that’s what it’s going to take to cash a puck line in Game 6.

Take the STARS -1.5 (+150).

Over/Under

The Over is 5-0-1 in the last 6 for Dallas and 5-0 in the last 5 for Seattle. The Over is 8-0 in the last 8 between the teams and 4-0 in the last 4 in Seattle. I just don’t see 7 goals with a Dallas victory.

Head to the Win/Total section, and take STARS AND OVER 4.5 GOALS (+100).

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Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken Game 4 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken tangle in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals playoff series Tuesday. Seattle leads the series 2-1. Puck drop at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Kraken odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

All was quiet in Game 3 until the 2nd period when Seattle erupted for 5 goals on the way to a 7-2 victory. The Kraken scored on their first 4 shots of the 2nd period and had 7 different players score in what has been a theme for them this postseason. The Kraken have had 16 different players score goals in these playoffs.

The Stars were battered and bloodied, literally, as D Miro Heiskanen left after a puck hit him in the face and didn’t return. However, this was the same position they were in against the Minnesota Wild in the opening round, and they didn’t lose another game in the series.

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Stars at Kraken odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:08 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Kraken +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+185) | Kraken +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Stars at Kraken projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (37-11-11, 2.37 GAA, .919 SV%, 5 SO – regular season) vs. Philipp Grubauer (17-14-4, 2.85 GAA, .895 SV%, 0 SO – regular season)

Oettinger was chased from the game after 2 periods and stopped just 12 of 17 shots in game 3. Scott Wedgewood was greeted with a short-handed breakaway and ultimately allowed 2 goals on 8 shots. Oettinger allowed 13 goals in the 6-game series with Minnesota and has allowed 12 thus far across 3 games to Seattle. He has a 2.68 GAA and .908 SV% for the playoffs.

Grubauer stopped 24 of 26 shots in Game 3 after allowing 4 in each of the first 2 games. He didn’t really face a lot of danger. Dallas is 1-for-8 (13%) on the power play, and his offense is firing on all cylinders. He has a 2.67 GAA and .918 SV% in the playoffs.

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Stars at Kraken picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 4, Kraken 3

Moneyline

Dallas is resilient. They dropped Game 3 to Minnesota 5-1 and responded in Game 4 with a 3-2 victory at their house. They’ll do it again in Seattle as this one is earmarked for 7 games. The Stars are 4-0 in their last 4 games after allowing 5 or more goals.

Take the STARS (-135).

Puck line/Against the spread

This series is too close to take Dallas by 2 or more goals, and Seattle staying within 1 is too expensive. Stars LW Jason Robertson has not scored in the series and has just 2 goals in the postseason after 46 in the regular season. I’ll take a chance on JASON ROBERTSON ANYTIME GOAL (+125).

Over/Under

Every game has gone Over this series, and the books are finally starting to take notice. The Over is 6-0 in the last 6 games between the teams and is 3-0-1 in the last 4 for Dallas.

Take the OVER 5.5 (-115).

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Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken Game 3 odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Stars meet the Seattle Kraken in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals playoff series Sunday. Puck drop at Climate Pledge Arena is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kraken vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The series is tied 1-1

The Stars rebounded in Game 2 with a 4-2 victory Thursday. C Joe Pavelski scored on the power play for his 5th goal of the series, and G Jake Oettinger stopped 25 of 27 shots. Dallas put the pedal to the medal from puck drop with 30 of its 37 shots on goal in the 1st 2 periods.

Seattle couldn’t keep up, falling down 4-1 before a late tally with under 4 minutes to go. They were outshot 30-14 in the 1st 2 periods. One thing they need to improve on is they are 0-for-4 on the power play in the 2 games.

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Stars at Kraken odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Kraken +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+180) | Kraken +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Stars at Kraken projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (37-11-11, 2.37 GAA, .919 SV%, 5 SO – regular season) vs. Philipp Grubauer (17-14-4, 2.85 GAA, .895 SV%, 0 SO – regular season)

Oettinger has been good since allowing 4 goals in the 1st period of Game 1, stopping 56 of 59 shots fired his way. He has allowed 2 goals or fewer in 4 of the last 5 games with a 2.31 GAA and .921 SV% in these playoffs.

Grubauer made 33 saves on 37 shots in Game 2. He started off well, stopping 11 shots in the 1st-period, but Dallas brought the heat with 3 goals on 19 shots in the 2nd. Grubauer has allowed 4 goals in each game this series and has a 2.74 GAA and .917 SV% in the playoffs.

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Stars at Kraken picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 4, Kraken 3

Moneyline

Kraken LW Jared McCann skated with the team over the weekend, but he’s likely to remain out for this game. The Kraken have to do a better job with Dallas’ net-front presence. If they can score early and make Dallas chase them, they have a shot. I’m siding with Dallas in this game, and I’ll sweeten the deal.

Take STARS ML + OVER 4.5 GOALS +125.

Puck line/Against the spread

In 4 of Dallas’ 5 wins this postseason, they have won by multiple goals. However 4 of the last 6 games between the teams has ended within a goal. The price is too high at -225 for Seattle to keep it there.

PASS and look to the total.

Over/Under

All 5 games between the teams had at least 6 goals scored this season. Seattle has cashed the Over in 3 of the last 4 games, and Dallas has cashed the Over in 4 of its last 5. The books still haven’t bought in to those trends.

Take the OVER 5.5 (+100).

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Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Dallas Stars at Seattle Kraken odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Stars (36-17-13) meet the Seattle Kraken (37-22-7) Monday at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Stars vs. Kraken odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Stars picked up a 4-3 overtime win Saturday against the Kraken in the front end of the 2-game head-to-head set. Dallas has won 5 of its last 6 games and has scored at least 4 goals in each of its last 7 outings.

The Kraken dropped a second consecutive 1-goal game, but they have grabbed at least a point in 6 of their past 7 outings (5-1-1). Seattle has been lighting the lamp on a regular basis lately too, notching 29 goals across its last 7 outings (4.1 goals per game (GPG)).

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Stars at Kraken odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Stars -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Kraken +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Stars -1.5 (+180) | Kraken +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

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Stars at Kraken projected goalies

Jake Oettinger (28-9-10, 2.41 GAA, .919 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Philipp Grubauer (12-12-4, 3.04 GAA, .892 SV%)

Oettinger has won back-to-back starts, including a 28-save performance in Saturday’s 4-3 OT victory in Seattle. He is 4-1-0 with a 3.38 GAA and .888 SV% in 5 starts in March. While he hasn’t been as sharp lately, he has been the beneficiary of 29 goals of offensive support in those 5 outings.

Grubauer was on the opposite side of Saturday’s OT loss, stopping 21 of 25 shots. He is 0-1-1 with 9 goals allowed in his last 2 home starts but is still 4-1-1 with a 2.80 GAA and .887 SV% across 5 starts and 1 relief appearance in March, slightly better than his counterpart.

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Stars at Kraken picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 5, Kraken 4

Moneyline

The STARS (-125) are a solid play on the road in the second end of this 2-game set.

The Stars have been lighting the lamp on a regular basis with 4.1 GPG across their last 7 outings. Dallas will use its offense, and slight goaltender advantage, for another road victory.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Kraken +1.5 (-250) would be a solid play on the puck line if the price wasn’t so high. Seattle has been on the short end of a pair of 1-goal losses in the past 2 home games and has cashed on the puck line in 4 of its last 5 games as an underdog.

However, it would cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just not worth it. If you like Seattle, just bet it straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (+105) might be the best play on the board, especially at plus money.

The Over is on a 6-0-1 run for Dallas, with an average of 8.86 total goals per game during the span (helped along by a 10-4 win Thursday at the Buffalo Sabres). We’ve seen an average of 7.44 total goals per game in the Kraken’s past 9 outings, with the Over a healthy 5-2 in the previous 7 contests. Until these teams start playing better defense, keep thumping the Over when each team is on the ice.

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