Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 5/13/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Saturday, May 13, 2023

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-154) Kraken (+130)

The Dallas Stars are hitting the road to Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday where they will compete against the Seattle Kraken in Game 6 of their series. Dallas leads 3-2. The line on this contest has the Stars at -154 and the Kraken are at +130. The total is set at 6.

The Dallas Stars went home feeling good about their game by earning a 5-2 victory over the Kraken in Game 5 . Dallas earned 4 penalty minutes in this contest. Additionally, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to net one. The Stars had a solid offensive output and it showed in this victory. In the game, they scored on 5 of the 21 shots they looked to score on.

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When at even strength, the Stars let the opposition score 175 goals while getting 217 on offense. Dallas Stars opponents have earned 242 power play tries (20th in the NHL) and have earned 40 goals in those attempts. When talking about their goal scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have accumulated 281 goals (7th in the National Hockey League) this season and have allowed 215. Dallas has tried 2,617 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.7%. For the year, the have a total of 108 points and their points percentage comes in at .659. The Stars so far have had 2,452 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .912. Dallas has accounted for 256 power play opportunities and they have scored 64 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 25.00%.

The man in goal for this game is Jake Oettinger. Over the course of his career, Oettinger has 78 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .595. His save percentage currently is .916 during his 7,957 minutes on the ice. Oettinger has seen 3,817 shots against him and he has 3,496 saves. Opponents have scored 321 goals against Oettinger in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.42. He has amassed an overall mark of 78-34-19 and he has started in 131 games. Oettinger has been involved in 139 contests over the course of his NHL career.

In Game 5, the Kraken recorded 2 goals of the 31 shots on goal they tried. They had 2 chances on the power play in this game but weren't able to notch a goal.

The Kraken have scored 241 goals at even strength and 48 goals (21st in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. Seattle has put up 2,497 shots (20th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.57%, while allowing the other team 2,215 shots. On the season, the Seattle Kraken have accounted for 289 goals, 100 points, and a points percentage of .610. They have granted a total of 252 goals to be scored by way of 197 goals at even strength and 55 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 243 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 19.75%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 76.69% on their opponents 236 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 88.6%.

Across the ice you will find Philipp Grubauer protecting the net. The opposition is averaging 2.55 goals per contest and he has yielded 719 goals altogether. Grubauer's quality start percentage comes in at 54.9% and he has made 152 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He got the starting nod in 277 games and has been on the ice for 16,895 mins. Grubauer has earned a career mark of 144-106-30 and has been in net for 308 contests. He has accrued 7,435 saves out of 8,154 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas (-154)

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