Last Updated on May 4, 2023 10:18 am by Anthony Rome
Kraken vs. Stars Prediction & Odds
Will the Stars even their series with the Kraken with a victory in Game 2 on Thursday night at 9:30 p.m. ET? Or will the Kraken take a 2-0 series lead before the series shifts to Seattle?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
055 Seattle Kraken (+165) at 056 Dallas Stars (-195); o/u 5.5
9:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 3, 2023
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
TV: TNT
Kraken vs. Stars Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 70% of bets are on the Stars moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Seattle Kraken DFS SPIN
Vince Dunn provided an assist, three shots on goal and five blocked shots in Tuesday’s 5-4 overtime win over the Stars in Game 1. Dunn has a goal and an assist over the last three games since he snapped an eight-game funk. The defenseman is up to 17 shots on net, 16 hits, 13 blocked shots and six PIM with an even plus-minus rating in eight playoff contests. While the offense isn’t quite there, he’s still played a key defensive role on the top pairing with Adam Larsson.
Dallas Stars DFS SPIN
Jamie Benn notched an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Tuesday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Kraken in Game 1. Benn set up Joe Pavelski’s third of four goals in the contest, which brought the Stars within one in the third period. The helper was Benn’s first point in three games. He has a goal, four assists, 19 shots on net, 14 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-2 rating through seven playoff contests while still playing in a middle-six role.
Kraken vs. Stars NHL Betting Trends
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings
Under is 9-2 in Kraken last 11 overall
Under is 6-1 in Kraken last 7 road games
Under is 7-2-1 in Stars last 10 home games
Kraken vs. Stars NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION
The road team is 4-0 in the last four meetings between these two teams, while the Kraken have won four out of their last five games overall and five straight when their opponent allowed five goals or more in its previous contest. Seattle is also 4-1 in its last five games versus Western Conference foes, is 4-1 in its last five road games and is 4-1 in its last five games versus a team with a winning record.
NHL PLAYOFFS BETTING PREDICTION: SEATTLE KRAKEN +165