Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken 5/7/2023 Predictions,Odds and Free Picks
West 2nd Round – Game 3, Series tied 1-1
The Stars have tied up this series with their offense stepping up, scoring eight goals in the first two games of the series. Joe Pavelski and Max Domi have led the way with five goals and four assists to lead the top two lines but the whole offense has been clicking as well. Tyler Seguin, Wyatt Johnston, and Jamie Benn have chipped in with two goals and four assists while defenseman Thomas Harley has contributed two assists from the blue line to boost the offense.
The offense has been the strength of the Stars but the defense has been shaky, giving up seven goals in the first two games. Ryan Suter and Miro Heiskanen have anchored the top pairing but the rest of the unit has been unstable, allowing the Kraken to find open shots on goal with ease. In addition, goaltender Jake Oettinger has had a tough time in the series, giving up seven goals on only 71 shots.
- The Dallas Stars are 4-2 SU in their last 6 meetings with the Seattle Kraken.
- Dallas is 7-2 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
- The Stars are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games with a team in the Western Conference.
Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken 5/7/2023 Predictions,Odds and Free Picks
With 25 goals in the playoffs, the Kraken’s offense has been impressive and helped them win one of the first two games by scoring seven goals. Jordan Eberle and Yanni Gourde have led the way with three goals and two assists each, but they have also received support from other players. Oliver Bjorkstrand, Jaden Schwartz, and Morgan Geekie have chipped in with two goals and an assist collectively, while defensemen Vince Dunn and Justin Schultz have contributed a goal and two assists each from the blue line to create more scoring chances.
However, the Kraken’s defense has been a weak point in this series, conceding four goals in both games. Adam Larsson and Vince Dunn have formed a solid top pair, but the rest of the defensemen have been ineffective and allowed the Stars to pepper the net with shots. Moreover, goaltender Philipp Grubauer has not been at his best, letting in eight goals on just 72 shots.
- The Seattle Kraken is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 matches with Dallas.
- The total remained UNDER in 6 of Seattle’s last 9 games at home.
Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken. The MLB pick for this game is the Dallas Stars. Jake Oettinger has been a stellar playoff goalie in his short NHL career, and he will continue to shine in this series. The Kraken and the Stars have both scored a lot of goals this season, but they will face a tough challenge from these two goalies. The Stars will have the edge if their top players can find the net. I predict a low-scoring game with a 3-2 win for the Stars on the under.
NHL Starting Time: 9:30 PM ET
Location: FLA Live Arena n Miami, FL
Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023
TV: TBS
MLB Odds: Dallas Stars -145
MLB Totals: 5.5
