Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars 5/15/23 – Seattle Kraken will take on Dallas Stars in Game 7 of the Second Round for a winner-takes-all contest. The Kraken’s strong performance on home ice in Game 6 forced a Game 7, evening up the series. The Stars had difficulty in their most recent game but plan on returning home ice for their series finale. Game 7 will determine who advances to the Western Conference Final. The Dallas Stars are expected to win here by the best NHL betting sites.
Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars
Date & Time: Monday, May 15, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
Location: American Airlines Center Dallas, TX
TV: ESPN
Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars 5/15/23 Betting Odds
Kraken
Moneyline: +184
Puckline: +1.5 (-140)
Total: 5.5 over (-117)
Stars
Moneyline: -205
Puckline: -1.5 (+120)
Total: 5.5 under (+106)
Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars Analysis
The Kraken have tied this series through an outstanding offensive performance that has produced 25 goals throughout this series and six in Game 6. Jordan Eberle, Yanni Gourde and Matthew Beniers have each scored 10 goals and 10 assists to lead the top two lines but have had support from everyone on offense as they have all produced stellar numbers. Jaden Schwartz, Eeli Tolvanen and Tye Kartye have combined for seven goals and seven assists, with Vince Dunn and Justin Schultz adding two goals and nine assists from defense to propel the offense.
Kraken’s defense has not fared so well in this series, conceding 24 goals against but the offense is great. Adam Larsson, Vince Dunn and Jamie Oleksiak have led their top two pairings but the rest of their unit has struggled badly, allowing the Stars to generate scoring chances at will. Philipp Grubauer has also experienced difficulty, conceding 22 goals on 163 shots.
The Stars enter Game 7 riding an impressive offense, having scored 24 goals including 14 in just the past three. Joe Pavelski and Max Domi have led the top two lines with 10 goals and seven assists, but their offense has also been exceptional. Roope Hintz, Jamie Benn and Jason Robertson have combined for four goals and 13 assists, with Thomas Harley and Miro Heiskanen contributing one goal and eight assists from defense to help drive this offense over the top.
Stars defense has struggled so well, allowing 25 goals so far in this series but their defense was in good shape. Miro Heiskanen, Ryan Suter and Jani Hakanpaa have led the top two pairs, while other members of their unit have struggled allowing the Kraken to generate shots on net at will. Jake Oettinger has also endured difficulties, conceding 21 goals in 156 shots against.
Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Seattle’s last 6 games. Seattle are 13-6 SU in their last 19 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Seattle’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’ last 6 games. Dallas are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas’ last 9 games against Seattle. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’ last 5 games at home. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas’ last 6 games when playing at home against Seattle. Dallas are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars Free Pick
The Kraken have proven they can match up well against the Stars and hope to cause an upset in Game 7. But, home ice advantage will give the Stars an edge that should allow them to dominate from the beginning of this contest. The Stars should aim to contain the Kraken offense with Miro Heiskanen, Ryan Suter, and their defensive unit creating turnovers in their own zone and restricting shooting lanes to allow goaltender Jake Oettinger make plenty of big saves to win this one. The Stars look poised to sweep Game 7 and cover the puck line to advance to the Western Conference Final as per the NHL betting trends.
Free Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5 (+120)
