NHL Best Bets May 15: Seattle Kraken vs Dallas Stars Game 7 NHL Playoffs Betting Picks
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Best Bets & Betting Picks for May 15
Everyone knows the best two words in sports: Game Seven. That's what we have on tap tonight in the 2023 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Seattle Kraken and Dallas Stars battle it out in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals. Check out the video below for NHL best bets, hockey predictions, and NHL Playoff picks for tonight's showdown. It's Yanni Gourde, Jordan Eberle, and the Kraken taking on Joe Pavelski, Jason Robertson, and the Stars for the right to face the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference finals of the 2023 NHL Playoffs. Watch the video for NHL betting picks and hockey best bets from Bettor Sports Network expert Jared Moore as he gives out his hockey picks for Monday night's matchup.
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NHL Playoffs Schedule & Betting Odds for May 15
If you want to place your own hockey betting picks on tonight's NHL Playoffs action, here are the current NHL betting odds on BetMGM Sportsbook. In Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals, the Dallas Stars are -210 favorites on the money line while the Seattle Kraken are +170 underdogs. The over/under is at 6 total goals at the time of this writing. Be sure to shop around at different sportsbooks to find the best NHL Playoffs betting odds when placing hockey bets.
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Dolphins signed No. 13 overall pick DT Kenneth Grant to a four-year contract.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Grant will sign his contract today. The former Michigan defensive tackle is expected to fill a major void left by Christian Wilkins, who left for the Raiders in the 2024 offseason. Grant totaled 32 tackles, three sacks, and seven TFLs in his final season at Michigan and excelled at stopping the run while also generating 27 pressures in his final season, per PFF.
Daulton Varsho picked up three hits, three RBI and a homer in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Varsho has only played in seven games this year, but they’ve been seven good ones. He’s homered three times already, and his slugging percentage is a remarkable — and entirely unsustainable — .727 over 22 at-bats. Varsho has been a mediocre offensive player in his two seasons with the Blue Jays, but it’s possible at the age of 28 he’s having a breakout campaign. Far from a guarantee, but possible.
Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer in a loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Ward, 31, gave the Angels a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the first inning. He’s now gone deep in two of his last three games, and it ‘improves’ his slash to .181/.224/.391. Ward has been one of the most hot/cold players players in the sport over the last few years, so fantasy managers who can afford to make some roster moves may want to look at Ward while the going is good.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. picked up three hits and scored twice in an 8-5 win over the Angels on Thursday.
Guerrero also drew a walk. It gives the first baseman multiple hits in back-to-back games, and it’s the third time in May that he’s reached that mark. That’s helped raise his average from .268 to .295, and the only thing fantasy managers can be disappointed with is his .432 slugging percentage. That number should continue to climb as the season unfolds, but Vladdy Jr. has had some inconsistent seasons when it comes to power production.
Chad Green picked up his first save of 2025 with a scoreless ninth against the Angels on Thursday.
Green got the save after Jeff Hoffman worked in back-to-back games — and struggled — in the first two contests against the Angels. He struck out two and looked the part while needing just nine pitches to get through the inning. Hoffman should remain the closer, but Green is on his tail if the struggles were to continue.
Chris Bassitt allowed five runs — four earned — while working six-plus innings against the Angels on Thursday while picking up a win.
Bassitt allowed three runs over the first two innings on a pair of homers, but settled down over his next four frames. He came out to work the seventh, but ended up being charged for two more runs after leaving the contest. The 36-year-old veteran has forged a 3.35 ERA and outstanding 49/8 K/BB ratio over the first quarter of the season, but this wasn’t him at his best. He’ll get the Rays next week if the rotation order stays the same for Toronto.