Los Angeles Kings at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

The Los Angeles Kings (21-11-8) take on the Dallas Stars (25-12-5) Tuesday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Kingsvs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Kings snapped an 8-game losing streak with a 5-2 win in Carolina Monday. Four of the 8 losses came via overtime and shootouts in a stretch of bad luck, and the Kings responded with 4 in the 3rd period to drown the Hurricanes. Now they fly to Dallas to take on another tough foe in their building.

The Stars won their 3rd of 4 games against the Chicago Blackhawks Saturday. G Jake Oettinger had a light night, stopping 20 of 21 against the Connor Bedard-less Hawks. C Joe Pavelski netted his 17th goal of the season, which is tied for the team lead.

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Kings at Stars odds

BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:03 a.m. ET.

Kings at Stars projected goalies

Cam Talbot (14-10-5, 2.34 GAA, .918 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (12-8-2, 2.96 GAA, .902 SV%, 1 SO)

Talbot was yanked after allowing 5 goals to the Detroit Red Wings Saturday. He has allowed 3+ goals in 4 straight starts. The Kings possess a strong defense in front of him, which makes this rough patch even more noticeable.

Oettinger came into the game Saturday after Scott Wedgewood left with a lower-body injury. He stopped 20 of 21 against the Blackhawks. His 1st start back from an injury of his own was Friday, and he allowed 4 goals on 36 shots in a loss to the Nashville Predators.

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Kings at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 3, Kings 2

The Stars have won 6 of 10 matchups, and the last time the Kings beat them in Dallas was in 2019. The Stars are playing without their top D-man in Miro Heiskanen, and that coupled with the injuries between the pipes have contributed to why they’re just 15th with 3.05 goals allowed per game.

The price has come down from -145 to -135, and that’s a good point to take STARS -135.

I don’t like either side of the sword on this one.

PASS.

These teams have only scored 7 goals in 3 meetings over the last 10. Both goalies are struggling a bit, but I’m still a little surprised this is 6.5 and not 6. The Kings are 4-6 O/U over the last 10, and Dallas is 7-3 amidst its injuries.

I still like the UNDER 6.5 (-120).