Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars Picks & Predictions

Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken : Seattle Kraken +4.5 (-5000)

You'd have to be a serious Dallas Stars diehard not to see the allure in betting on the Seattle Kraken in this matchup. The Stars have been sputtering lately on home ice, managing to light the lamp an average of just 0.4 times over their last five home games. That's not exactly scorching the net, folks. Meanwhile, the Kraken have been putting up a more consistent performance, averaging 1.6 goals in their recent outings overall. The Stars have also been leaky in defense, skating off with a discouraging average of 2.8 goals against in their last five home games. When you stack up these numbers, it's clear why a bet favoring the Kraken is tempting. Sure, the Stars have a slight edge in their last five encounters, but recent form suggests the Kraken have this one in the bag. Buckle up for some exciting action on the ice!

Casey DeSmith (Dallas Stars) Over 14.5 Saves (-667)

Picture this: it's a chilly Thursday night and the Dallas Stars are welcoming the Seattle Kraken onto their home ice. Dallas' stalwart netminder, Casey DeSmith, is gearing up in the crease. He's been a revelation this season, stopping pucks as if his life depended on it, particularly at home. In his last five home games, DeSmith has averaged 24.4 saves, allowing just a measly two goals against per match. That's a save count well north of our target 14.5. DeSmith isn't just a home hero either; his overall performance echoes this story, with a stellar 21.8 saves average in his last five outings. And let's not forget his impeccable hit streak: 13 straight home games, 21 overall. When DeSmith is between the pipes, the chances are he's going to rack up those saves. So, let's back him to go over 14.5 saves in this matchup.