In this article we will formulate an LA Kings vs Dallas Stars prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 4th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
LA Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 14-8-3 this year after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Los Angeles trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Kings outshot Ottawa by a total of 27-22, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. LA got goals from Fiala, Kempe, Kopitar, Laferriere, and Moore, while Rittich stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Kings defeated Anaheim by a score of 2-1 and Winnipeg by a score of 4-1. Los Angeles has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 2.68 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led LA with eight goals, 21 assists, and 32 shots on goal, while David Rittich is 9-6-0 with a 2.48 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this year.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 16-8-0 this season after they defeated Utah by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Dallas scored two goals in the second period and barely hung on for the win in the third. The Stars were outshot by a total of 37-21, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas got goals from Benn and Dadonov, while DeSmith stopped 36 out of 37 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Stars defeated Winnipeg by a score of 3-1 and Colorado by a score of 5-3. Dallas has scored 3.38 goals per game and they have allowed 2.54 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Matt Duchene has led Dallas with 12 goals, 16 assists, and 43 shots on goal, while Jake Oettinger is 13-4-0 with a 2.38 goals-against average and a .915 save percentage this year. The Stars play the Golden Knights, Flames, and Predators next.
Why the Kings will beat the Stars
- The underdogs have won each of the Stars’ last four games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Stars have lost four of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Stars’ last 13 games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has won the first period in five of the last six games between the Stars and Kings.
Why the Stars will beat the Kings
- The Kings have lost each of their last six night games following a home win.
- The Stars have won each of their last five games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games following a home win.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in each of their last six games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Kings following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last five games between the Stars and Kings has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Stars’ last five night games at Crypto.com Arena has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Wednesday night games between teams from the same conference have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last eight games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Stars’ last eight games.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Anze Kopitar has recorded at least one assist in six of the Kings’ last seven night games.
- Adrian Kempe has scored the last goal in three of the Kings’ last four games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Adrian Kempe has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last six Wednesday games against Western Conference opponents.
- Anze Kopitar has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Roope Hintz has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Stars as favorites.
- Jason Robertson has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last seven games against the Kings.
- Miro Heiskanen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Stars’ last four night games.
LA Kings vs Dallas Stars Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on three-game winning streaks, but LA will have the home-ice advantage. The Kings have allowed just four goals in their last three games and they are 8-2-1 at home this year. The Stars have allowed five goals in their last three games and they are 6-6-0 on the road. Both teams have been dominant defensively so far this season and I don’t see why that wouldn’t continue here. Take the under in this matchup.