Seattle Kraken vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Monday [12/18/2023]

The Dallas Stars will take on the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at American Airlines Center on Monday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Monday's Kraken vs. Stars matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Kraken vs. Stars Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Monday's NHL matchup between the Kraken and Stars 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Stars a 62% chance of defeating the Kraken.

According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Kraken vs. Stars Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Kraken	Stars
Puck Line	+1.5 (-156)	-1.5 (+136)
Moneyline	+154	-184
Total	o6 (-115)	u6 (+100)

• The Stars are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Kraken, with +136 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Kraken (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -156.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at -184. That means you can risk $184 to win $100 for a total payout of $284 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kraken at +154, where you can bet $100 to profit $154, earning a total payout of $254 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Kraken vs. Stars Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Kraken +1.5	-156
Moneyline	Kraken	+154
Total	Under 6	+100

While the Stars are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Kraken moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Kraken vs. Stars Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Kraken vs. Stars? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Kraken and Stars this Monday.

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According to DimersBOT, Seattle's Jared McCann is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Stars.

DimersBOT gives McCann a 6.7% chance of scoring the first goal at American Airlines Center, while the Kraken star is a 35.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	First Goal Probability
Jared McCann	6.7%
Matty Beniers	4.6%
Eeli Tolvanen	4.3%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	3.7%
Jordan Eberle	2.9%

Dallas Stars

Player	First Goal Probability
Jason Robertson	6.6%
Roope Hintz	6.2%
Joe Pavelski	6.0%
Wyatt Johnston	5.4%
Matt Duchene	4.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Seattle Kraken

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jared McCann	35.2%
Eeli Tolvanen	25.1%
Matty Beniers	22.4%
Oliver Bjorkstrand	21.9%
Jordan Eberle	17.0%

Dallas Stars

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jason Robertson	35.4%
Roope Hintz	32.8%
Wyatt Johnston	29.0%
Matt Duchene	26.5%
Joe Pavelski	26.3%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Kraken vs. Stars on Monday December 18, 2023.

Kraken vs. Stars Game Information

Monday's action between the Stars and Kraken at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Dallas Stars
• Date: Monday December 18, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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Conclusion

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