Stars vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - March 29

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The Dallas Stars (47-21-4, on a four-game winning streak) hit the road against the Seattle Kraken (31-36-6) at Climate Pledge Arena. The game on Saturday, March 29 starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.

The Kraken have gone 5-3-2 over the last 10 games, putting up 36 total goals (seven power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.0%). They have conceded 27 goals to their opponents.

Stars vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Stars 4, Kraken 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Stars (-145)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars (47-21-4 overall) have a 9-4-13 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • Dallas is 15-7-2 (32 points) in its 24 games decided by one goal.
  • In the eight games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
  • Dallas has scored exactly two goals in 16 games this season (6-8-2 record, 14 points).
  • The Stars have scored at least three goals in 48 games (40-6-2, 82 points).
  • In the 25 games when Dallas has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 20-4-1 record (41 points).
  • In the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 21-13-1 (43 points).
  • The Stars have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 25-7-3 (53 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 31-36-6 record this season and are 6-6-12 in contests that have needed overtime.
  • In the 20 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
  • This season the Kraken scored just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has earned five points (2-15-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 39 games, earning 62 points from those contests.
  • This season, Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal in 26 games has a record of 14-9-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 16-16-1 (33 points).
  • The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 38 games. The Kraken finished 14-19-5 in those matchups (33 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
5th 3.39 Goals Scored 3.03 13th
3rd 2.57 Goals Allowed 3.21 22nd
11th 28.7 Shots 27.5 22nd
15th 28.2 Shots Allowed 28.8 21st
14th 22.43% Power Play % 19.6% 22nd
2nd 84.18% Penalty Kill % 76.97% 20th

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