Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, 3/30/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken

Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024

Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA

TV: Root Sports Northwest

The Seattle Kraken (29-29-13) will try to beat the Dallas Stars (45-19-9) at Climate Pledge Arena on Saturday.

The Dallas Stars were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 6-3 victory over the Sharks their last time out. Dallas accumulated 11 mins in the box in this contest. The Stars had a impressive offensive performance in the victory. Additionally, they had 4 power play opportunities and netted 1 goal. While out there on the ice, they netted 6 of the 41 shots they launched.

Dallas Stars opponents have 217 power play opportunities (16th in pro hockey) and have tallied 41 goals in those chances. The Stars have had 2,117 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .897. Dallas has tried 2,296 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.6%. When playing at even strength, the Stars have conceded 176 goals while earning 217 on offense. Dallas comes into the game with 214 power play opportunities and they have scored 50 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 23.36%. For the year, they have earned 99 points and their points percentage is sitting at .678. In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Dallas Stars have accounted for 267 goals (2nd in the National Hockey League) on the season and have given up 217.

The man in goal for this game is Jake Oettinger. Oettinger has been in net for 185 games during his hockey career. He has an overall mark of 106-47-23 and he has gotten the start in 176 games. The opposition has racked up 450 goals against Oettinger in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.56. Oettinger has seen 5,078 shots against him and has recorded 4,628 saves. His save percentage sits at .911 in his 10,559 minutes on the ice. In his professional hockey career, Oettinger has compiled 100 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .568.

In their last contest, Seattle faced off against the Ducks in an outing where the Kraken ended up with the win by a final of 4-0. They had 5 power play opportunities in this one and tallied 2 out of those opportunities. The Kraken converted 4 goals of the 36 shots on goal they took.

On the campaign, the Seattle Kraken have accumulated 186 goals, 71 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 202 goals to be scored by way of 162 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Kraken are sitting with 143 goals at even strength and 43 goals (18th in the NHL) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 203 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 21.18%. Seattle has taken 2,048 shots (25th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 9.08%, while allowing the opposition 2,100 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 79.59% on their opponents 196 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.4%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Joey Daccord defending the goal. He has tallied 1,629 saves out of 1,795 shots taken, giving him a rate of .908. Daccord holds a lifetime mark of 21-24-13 and has played in 65 games. He got the starting nod in 57 contests and has racked up 3,603 mins. Daccord's rate of quality starts sits at 57.9% and he has qualified for 33 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. His opponents are averaging 2.76 goals per game and he has surrendered 166 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Dallas

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