Seattle at Dallas

Seattle focuses on defense, ranked second in the NHL in shots on goal allowed, and riding a 12-4 run UNDER the total. They're coming into this game off 2-1 win vs. the defending champs in Game 7, marking the club's first-ever playoff series win. It's a natural letdown spot for the Kraken, whose all-time road record vs. winning teams (before the series vs. the Avs), was just 12-26 (.316). They're also 9-1-1 UNDER the total versus winning squads and 20-12 UNDER against teams that outscore opponents by 0.3+ goals per game. The Dallas Stars just won three in a row by an 11-3 count to dispatch Minnesota. The Dallas defense is third in goals surrendered (2.62 pg), eighth in shots on goal allowed, and sixth in save percentage, while the offense is seventh in goals scored and shooting percentage. Dallas is on a 14-5 run and 105-59 UNDER the total after back-to-back wins by two or more goals, so back home ice in a defensive duel. Play Dallas on the moneyline, and take this game to stay UNDER the total.