Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars 5/15/2023 Free Picks, Game Analysis and Tips
West 2nd Round – Game 7, Series tied 3-3
In a pivotal Game 7, the Seattle Kraken will visit the Dallas Stars for the Western Conference semifinals. Seattle evened the series with a 6-3 victory in Game 6, highlighted by Jordan Eberle’s two goals and Eefi Tolvanen’s goal and assist. During the playoffs, Eberle leads Seattle in goals with six, followed by Jaden Schwartz with five.
Yanni Gourde leads in assists with eight, and Justin Schultz is second with seven. Gourde is also the points leader with 12, followed by Eberle and two others at 10 each. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer has a 7-6 record, with a 3.05 GAA and a .901 save percentage. However, Seattle’s defense has struggled, allowing 24 goals in the series, with only the top two pairings of Adam Larsson, Vince Dunn, and Jamie Oleksiak playing consistently. The rest of the unit has had difficulty containing Dallas’s offensive threats, and Grubauer has allowed 22 goals on 163 shots.
- The Seattle Kraken is 13-6 in its last 19 on the road.
- The OVER cashed in each of Seattle’s last 6 matches.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars 5/15/2023 Free Picks, Game Analysis and Tips
The Dallas Stars need a win at home in Game 7 to progress to the next round after suffering a heavy defeat in Game 6. They were forced to substitute Jake Oettinger early on after he conceded four goals in just over 24 minutes. Mason Marchment, Joel Kiviranta, and Joe Pavelski found the back of the net for Dallas.
During the postseason, Roope Hintz has been leading Dallas in goals scored with eight, assists with 10, and points with 18. Joe Pavelski has also scored eight goals for the team. Meanwhile, Jason Robertson has 10 assists, tied for the team lead, and Miro Heiskanen is third with nine assists. Robertson is second in points with 12, behind Hintz, while Max Domi is third with 11. Jake Oettinger has a 7-5 record, with a GAA of 2.65 and a save percentage of .900. However, the team has struggled defensively, allowing 25 goals in the series. While Miro Heiskanen, Ryan Suter, and Jani Hakanpaa have led the top two pairings, the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing the Kraken to generate shots on the net with ease. Additionally, goaltender Jake Oettinger has also had a tough time, conceding 21 goals on 156 shots.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’ last 6 games at home against Seattle.
- Dallas is 11-5 SU in their last 16 games with an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The Stars are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games when playing as the favorite.
Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars. The NHL pick for this game is the Dallas Stars. Monday’s Game 7 between the Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken will be a thrilling conclusion to their Western Conference semifinals. Dallas can clinch the series with a victory, but the smart bet is on the OVER. In their last seven games, the OVER has hit for Seattle, and in six of the last seven games for Dallas. The OVER has also hit in the last four meetings between these teams on Dallas’ home ice and in the last nine games overall between these Western Conference rivals. While we predict a Dallas win, our best play is on the OVER, with a final score prediction of 5-3.
NHL Starting Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX
Date: Monday, May 15, 2023
TV: ESPN
NHL Odds: Dallas Stars -210
NHL Totals: 6.0
