Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 12/18/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars

Date: Monday, December 18, 2023

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Bally Sports Southwest

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (+175) Stars (-220)

American Airlines Center is the site where the Dallas Stars (17-8-4) will meet the Seattle Kraken (10-14-8) on Monday. The line on this matchup has Seattle at +175 and Dallas is at -220. The over/under has been set at 7.

The Seattle Kraken had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Kings their last time out. Seattle amassed 8 penalty mins in this matchup. The Kraken had an offensive game that was below their expectations in this game. Furthermore, they had 2 power play opportunities and scored 1 goal. In the outing, they converted 2 of the 19 shots they tried.

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In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the Seattle Kraken have racked up 86 goals (24th in the NHL) so far this season and have allowed 101. For the year, they have scored 28 points and their points percentage comes in at .438. Seattle has accounted for 98 power play opportunities and they have scored 21 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 21.43%. When at even strength, the Kraken have allowed the opponent to score 81 goals while having 65 on offense. Seattle has tried 956 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.0%. The Kraken thus far have had 916 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .890. Seattle Kraken opponents have tallied 90 power play tries (22nd in the NHL) and have scored 20 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Joey Daccord. Daccord has participated in 37 matchups throughout his hockey career. He has amassed an overall record of 8-14-9 and he started in 30 games. Opponents have been able to score 105 goals against Daccord in his professional career and his goals against average per contest is 3.10. Daccord has had 1,001 shot attempts against him and has garnered 896 total saves. His save percentage is at .895 during his 2,030 minutes played. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Daccord has compiled 13 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .433.

In their last game, Dallas faced off against the Blues in a matchup where the Stars went home in defeat by a score of 4-3. The Stars notched 3 goals of the 23 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 chances on the power play in this matchup but didn't put one in the back of the net.

The Stars have tallied 80 goals at even strength and 21 goals (16th in hockey) while on the power play. Dallas has put up 855 shots (26th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.81%, while allowing their opponents 903 shots. On the season, the Dallas Stars have earned 101 goals, 38 points, in addition to a points percentage of .655. They have permitted 91 goals to be scored by of a combination of 78 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 86 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 24.42%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 86.17% on their opponents 94 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.9%.

Across the ice you will find Jake Oettinger protecting the goal. Teams are averaging 2.49 goals per game and he has yielded 380 goals overall. Oettinger's quality start percentage comes out to 57.9% and he has accumulated 88 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has made the start in 152 games and has been on the ice for 9,164 mins. Oettinger has accrued a lifetime record of 89-41-21 and has been in net for 160 games. He has tallied 4,035 stops out of 4,415 shots taken, giving him a save % of .914.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas (-220)

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