Stars vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Feb. 25

The Dallas Stars (34-14-9, riding a six-game winning streak) host the Seattle Kraken (27-20-9) at American Airlines Center. The contest on Wednesday, Feb. 25 starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which club we predict will come out on top in Wednesday's action on the ice.

The Kraken have put up a 6-4-0 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 35 total goals (six power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 20.0%) while giving up 27 goals to their opponents.

Stars vs. Kraken Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Stars 4, Kraken 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-169)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars (34-14-9 overall) have a 6-9-15 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• In the 25 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-4-6 record (good for 36 points).
• The eight times this season the Stars finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
• Dallas has finished 2-2-3 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering seven points).
• The Stars have scored more than two goals in 40 games (31-4-5, 67 points).
• In the 16 games when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 28 points after finishing 14-2-0.
• In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 16-5-1 (33 points).
• The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Stars finished 17-7-8 in those contests (42 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken have a 27-20-9 record this season and are 6-9-15 in contests that have required overtime.
• Seattle has earned 23 points (9-4-5) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Kraken scored just one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
• Seattle has six points (1-8-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Kraken have scored at least three goals in 35 games, earning 55 points from those contests.
• Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 26 games this season and has recorded 31 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 6-8-2 (14 points).
• The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 36 times this season, and earned 45 points in those games.

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Stars vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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