Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars: Game Preview, Predictions, Odds, Betting Tips & more
The Los Angeles Kings will face the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center on Saturday. The puck drops at 8 p.m. ET, and the game will be broadcast live on ESPN+, KCAL and BSSWX.
The contest can be heard on KABC - Talk Radio 790 AM and KTCK - The Ticket 1310 AM/96.7 FM.
Los Angeles Kings game preview
The Los Angeles Kings have a 34-21-11 record, winning their last game 5-0 against the Chicago Blackhawks. They are scoring 3.05 goals and conceding 3.56 per game. Their power play success rate is 21.8%, while their penalty kill rate is 86.7%.
Kevin Fiala has scored 21 goals and provided 36 assists in 66 games, resulting in 57 points. Anze Kopitar has also been a contributor, accumulating 55 points through 20 goals and 35 assists in 66 games.
Cam Talbot has a 20-16-6 record with a save percentage of .917 and goals against average of 2.43 per game. Pheonix Copley (knee), Carl Grundstrom (lower body) and Viktor Arvidsson (lower body) are unavailable for tonight's game.
Dallas Stars game preview
The Dallas Stars have a 40-19-9 record after falling to the New Jersey Devils 6-2 in their last game. They score 3.59 goals and concede 3.04 per game. Their power play success percentage is 23.5%, while their penalty-killing rate is 80.6%.
Jason Robertson has been quite productive for the Stars, scoring 23 goals and providing 44 assists, resulting in 67 points. Meanwhile, Matt Duchene has accumulated 58 points, scoring 23 goals and providing 35 assists.
Jake Oettinger boasts a 25-13-4 record with a save percentage of .896 and a goals-against average of 3.05 goals per game. Due to injuries, Tyler Seguin (lower body) and Evgenii Dadonov (lower body) are sidelined.
Los Angeles Kings lines
Forwards
- Quinton Byfield
- Anze Kopitar
- Adrian Kempe
- Kevin Fiala
Defensemen
- Mikey Anderson
- Drew Doughty
- Vladislav Gavrikov
Goalies
Dallas Stars lines
Forwards
- Jason Robertson
- Roope Hintz
- Joe Pavelski
- Mason Marchment
Defensemen
- Thomas Harley
- Miro Heiskanen
- Esa Lindell
Goalies
- Jake Oettinger
- Scott Wedgewood
Los Angeles Kings vs. Dallas Stars: Odds & Prediction
The Kings have won three games out of the last five, while the Stars have also won three of their previous five. Dallas has a better power play success rate and goals-against average than Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the Kings are 1-2 in their last three road games.
The Stars are the favorites, with odds of -157, while the Kings are the underdogs, holding odds of +132. With an added ice-home advantage, Dallas should win.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Dallas Stars: Betting Tips
Tip 1: Dallas to win (-157)
Tip 2: Game to have over four goals - Yes
Tip 3: Matt Duchene to score - Yes
