Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken: The Stars are going to smash a newcomer

Prediction for the NHL Dallas Stars vs Seattle Kraken match, which will take place on January 13. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Long winning streak followed by outright collapse. The Stars just have to fight to make the playoffs. Fortunately, they are in good form now and have won four of their last five meetings, with one defeat against St. Louis (1:2). Despite their strong run, Dallas sits only 12th in the Western Conference standings, but they have a few games to spare against their direct rivals. Despite their strong run, Dallas sits only 12th in the Western Conference standings, but they have a few games to spare against their direct opponents.

Seattle is having its debut season in the National Hockey League, but it's already clear that they can't repeat the Vegas feat. If the Knights made it to the Stanley Cup final right away, it would take a miracle for the Crackers to make the playoffs. The team have played 34 games and managed only ten victories. Furthermore, Seattle is now on a six-game losing streak, which has already dropped them to the bottom of the Western Conference standings.

Dallas and Seattle are two Western Conference teams currently out of the playoff picture, but the Stars have a good chance of getting there, as they have two fewer games and 12 more points. Furthermore, the team from Texas is in good shape, having won four of their last meetings. Meanwhile, the Crackers have a severe problem, as their last win was on December 15, after which they suffered six straight defeats. As a result, a bet on a Dallas win at odds of around 1.80 is in order.

Joe Pavelski continues to be Dallas' true leader and top scorer. At 37 years of age, the American has shown an incredible desire to win, fight in every game episode and score. He has 30 points (13 goals + 17 assists) in 32 games. In six games in a row, he has not left the ice without a goal, so the best option for the forecast is a total over 0.5 by Joe Pavelski at odds close to 3.25.

Dallas is far from the most successful team in the regular season, but the offence has finally shown lately. In the previous five games, the Stars scored 21 goals (4.20 average per game), which is a very respectable mark. Seattle, meanwhile, has developed severe defensive problems, as they've managed to concede 27 goals (4.50 average per game) in their last six games. Based on this figure, it is worth looking at a bet on the Dallas individual total over 3.5 at odds of about 2.02.