Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 3/21/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars

Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Bally Sports Southwest

Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (+138) Stars (-163)

The Dallas Stars (38-19-13) will take on the Seattle Kraken (38-24-7) at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. The moneyline on this matchup has Seattle at +138 and Dallas is at -163. The betting total is set at 6.

The Seattle Kraken were on the losing side of the ice with a 6-4 loss to the Oilers in their last outing. The Kraken had a solid offensive outing in the loss. While out there on the ice, they scored on 4 of the 37 shots they tried. Moreover, they had 2 power play opportunities but weren't able to make the most of them. Seattle earned 13 minutes in the box for this matchup.

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When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Seattle Kraken have notched 240 goals (7th in the National Hockey League) this season and have conceded 220. For the year, they sit with 83 points and their points percentage is .601. Seattle skates onto the rink with 200 power play chances and they have tallied 39 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 19.50%. While playing at even strength, the Kraken have conceded 169 goals while having 201 of their own. Seattle has taken 2,089 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.5%. The Kraken have had 1,913 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .885. Seattle Kraken opponents have recorded 199 power play opportunities (26th in the league) and have come away with 51 goals in those chances.

The player between the pipes for this game is Philipp Grubauer. Grubauer has played in 301 contests during his NHL career. He has compiled a mark of 140-104-30 and he has gotten the start in 271 games. The opposition has been able to score 707 goals versus Grubauer in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 2.57. Grubauer has had 8,024 shots against him and has amassed 7,317 total saves. His save percentage currently sits at .912 in his 16,537 minutes in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Grubauer has accumulated 148 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .546.

When they were on the ice last, Dallas played the Flames in an outing where the Stars notched a win by a final of 6-5. They had 3 power play chances in this outing but didn't score a goal. The Stars earned 6 goals of the 26 shots on goal they tried.

The Stars are sitting with 190 goals at even strength and 50 goals (13th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Dallas has tried 2,263 shots (11th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.61%, while allowing the opposition 2,156 shots. For the season, the Dallas Stars have 240 goals, 89 points, in addition to a points percentage of .636. They have granted a total of 191 goals to be scored by way of 154 goals at even strength and 37 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 213 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 23.47%. They have a penalty kill rate of 82.95% on the other teams 217 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 91.1%.

Across the ice you will find Jake Oettinger protecting the goal. Oettinger has accumulated a career record of 71-33-18 and has participated in 130 games. Oettinger's quality start rate is 58.2% and he has made 71 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has tallied 3,294 stops out of 3,599 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .915. Teams are averaging 2.46 goals per game and he has surrendered 305 goals overall. He has started in 122 contests and has played 7,437 mins.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Seattle (+138)

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