Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken 3/13/2023 Free Picks, Analysis and Previews
The third scheduled matchup of the day will see the Dallas Stars take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on Monday evening. The two teams will face each other for the second time in a two-game series, with Dallas having secured a victory in the first match on Saturday. The Stars, who currently boast a 36-17-13 record, earning 85 points, are just three points behind Western Conference leaders, Vegas. In the first game, Dallas had taken an early lead with two goals scored by Center Roope Hintz and LW Mason Marchment in the opening period. However, the Stars were unable to sustain their momentum, scoring only one goal in the final period, while Seattle rallied to tie the score at 3-3 with two goals in that period.
Despite the back-and-forth game, the Stars managed to secure a 4-3 victory in overtime, with Defenseman Miro Heiskanen scoring the game-winning goal on assists from Center Max Domi and RW Evgenii Dadonov. Heiskanen, along with Goalie Jake Oettinger, who recorded 28 saves with a save percentage of .903, were named the Stars of the Game for Dallas. Center Joe Pavelski also contributed significantly, scoring the equalizer in the final two minutes of regulation. As the two teams meet again, it remains to be seen if Dallas can continue their winning ways or if Seattle will be able to turn the tide and secure a win of their own.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Dallas’ last 6 games with a rival in the Western Conference
- Dallas is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division.
- The total went OVER in 5 of the Mavs’ last 6 games played in March.
Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken 3/13/2023 Free Picks, Analysis and Previews
The Seattle Kraken will stay at home to get even in losing the first part of a two-game series against the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Seattle dropped to 37-22-7 overall with 81 points, four points behind Dallas in second place, and placed fifth in the Western Conference this year. The Kraken lost two games in a row following a 3-4 overtime loss to the Stars that snapped a five-game winning streak. Seattle already snatched the lead at 3-2 with only 3:25 minutes left in the regulation but the Kraken’s defense failed to stop Dallas’ Center Joe Pavelski to pump a goal and even the score at 3-all with only 70 seconds left in regulation.
The best player for Seattle is Oliver Bjorkstrand who converted a goal from a power-play chance assisted by Center Alex Wennberg and Vince Dunn giving his team a 3-2 lead in the losing effort. Right-wingman Jordan Eberle put the Kraken on the scoreboard first with a goal on assists from Matty Beniers and Vince Dunn while Center Ryan Donato added his 13th goal of the season.
- The total has gone OVER in 9 of Seattle’s last 13 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
- The Seattle Kraken is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games played in March.
- The Kraken 2-4 SU in their last 6 games played on a Monday when playing at home.
Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken. The NHL Pick for this contest is Dallas -121. The Dallas Stars are coming into this match-up with an edge after taking the first game of the series against the Seattle Kraken. Despite the Kraken having a lead in the game, they couldn’t contain the powerful offense of the Stars. It’s expected that Dallas will continue to apply pressure to Seattle’s defense with their potent offensive strategy in the upcoming game. Based on these factors, the Stars will triumph with a final score of 7-3.
NHL Starting Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA
Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
TV: NHLPP/ESPN+, BSWX
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Dallas Stars -121
NHL Totals: 6.0
