At the onset of the playoffs, the Seattle Kraken was an afterthought with the Stanley Cup betting odds. Seattle is a second-year expansion team that earned the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. They were a nice story and gained respect. However, gamblers gave the Kraken no chance against the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in the first round. But Seattle shocked the hockey world with a seven-game triumph. The Kraken has carried that momentum against the Dallas Stars. And the NHL betting community is taking notice.
2023 Stanley Cup Playoff Second Round Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, May 09, 2023, 9:30 P.M. ET. |
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| Location: | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA. |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Stars | -1½ (+180) | 5½ (-115) | -140 |  |
| Kraken | +1½ (-220) | 5½ (-105) | +120 | |
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Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken SBG Odds Overview
At the beginning of this series, Dallas was a strong offshore bookmaker favorite against Seattle. But after Seattle’s Game 3 win, the worm has been turned. The betting public is trying to catch a wave with the Kraken. Bargain hunters are going the other way against the public. Sharps see Dallas as the better team at an underdog price.
Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken Series Schedule
- Game 1 (at DAL): Kraken 5, Stars 4 (OT)
- Game 2 (at DAL): Stars 4, Kraken 2
- Game 3 (at SEA): Kraken 7, Stars 2 |
- Game 4 (at SEA): May 9, 9:30 ET (ESPN)
- Game 5 (at DAL): May 11, 9:30 ET (TNT)
- Game 6 (at SEA): May 13, Time TBD
- Game 7 (at DAL): May 15, Time TBD
Dallas Stars Team Overview
The Dallas Stars finished 47-21-14 straight up and 33-43-6 over/under the total. Late on, Dallas has covered four out of their last six games. While the Stars have gone over the total in three of its previous four matchups.
Dallas has NHL rankings of 7th for goals scored and 5th for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Stars have NHL rankings of 3rd for goals against and 3rd for penalty killing.
First among Dallas scorers is Roope Hintz, with five goals, eight assists, 13 points, and a +1. And then Tyler Seguin brings five goals, three assists, eight points, and a +1.
Goaltender Jake Oettinger has a .908 save percentage and 2.67 goals-against average. His record is 5-4 with one shutout.
Seattle Kraken Team Overview
The Seattle Kraken finished 46-28-8 straight up and 36-40 under the total. Late on, Seattle has covered three out of their last four games. In comparison, the Kraken has gone under the total in one of its previous four matchups.
Seattle has NHL rankings of 5th for goals scored and 21s for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Kraken has NHL rankings of 14th for goals against and 21st for penalty killing.
First among Seattle scorers is Yanni Gourde with three goals, six assists, nine points, and a +4. In comparison, Justin Schultz adds three goals, five assists, eight points, and a +7. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer has a .918 save percentage and 2.67 goals against average. His record is 6-4 with no shutouts.
Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken SBG Free Picks
It is true that the Kraken has taken home ice advantage away from Dallas. But the Stars have more firepower and potential value with the NHL Playoff betting odds.
Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken SBG Best Bet: Dallas Stars.