The Seattle Kraken (27-20-9) and Dallas Stars (34-14-9) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Stars are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-110o / -110u). The Stars are a -163 favorite to win outright, while the Kraken are +136 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Kraken vs. Stars predictions and NHL picks.
Kraken vs. Stars Odds, Pick
| Kraken Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -190 | 5.5 -110o / -110u | +136 |
| Stars Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +157 | 5.5 -110o / -110u | -163 |
Kraken vs. Stars Spread: Stars -1.5 (+157 ), Kraken +1.5 (-190)
Kraken vs. Stars Over/Under: 5.5 (-110o / -110u)
Kraken vs. Stars Moneyline: Kraken +136, Stars -163
Kraken vs. Stars Preview
The "Back Down To Earth" system focuses on NHL favorites facing opponents who are coming off emotional division wins in which they played as underdogs. After such victories, those opponents often experience a natural letdown when moving into a non-division matchup, where intensity and focus can drop.
The favorite benefits from facing a team that may have overperformed in its last outing and is now overvalued by the public. Non-division games tend to have a slower pace and less urgency, which favors disciplined favorites that can capitalize on teams coming off high-effort wins.
This setup consistently rewards backing the steadier side, as the opponent’s energy and execution regress toward their true level.
Kraken vs. Stars Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 625-377 (62%) with a 4% ROI.
Best Bet: Stars Moneyline
