The Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars meet Monday in NHL action at the American Airlines Center. Here’s a Stars vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Stars vs Kings Pick.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Kraken and Flames, and they play the Panthers next. The Kings have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.65 goals per game and are scoring 13.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Kevin Fiala leads Los Angeles with 11 goals, Adrian Kempe has 17 assists, and Quinton Byfield has 68 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.48 goals per game and are killing 79.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 49 goals on 583 shots faced, while Anton Forsberg has allowed 25 goals on 241 shots.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars lost to the Wild and Panthers, and they play the Sharks next. The Stars have won 9 of their last 13 games.
The Dallas Stars are averaging 3.27 goals per game and are scoring on 32 percent of their power play opportunities. Jason Robertson leads Dallas with 20 goals, Mikko Rantanen has 29 assists and Wyatt Johnston has 86 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.64 goals per game and are killing 82.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 56 goals on 600 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 25 goals on 311 shots.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won six of their last seven games against the Kings at American Airlines Center.
- The Kings have lost four of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games after coming off overtime.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games against the Kings following a loss.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last three games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The Stars have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven home games following a loss.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Stars have lost the first period in five of their last six games at American Airlines Center following a loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Kings’ last 11 games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Stars’ last six home games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the last five games between the Kings and Stars.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 10 of the Kings’ last 11 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in 11 of his last 12 appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Kings.
- Wyatt Johnston has scored a goal in each of the Stars’ last five games as favorites against the Kings.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Corey Perry has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Stars.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in 13 of the Kings’ last 14 games against Central Division opponents.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded an assist in six of the Kings’ last seven road games against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.27).
- The Dallas Stars rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.64).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.65).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 1st in the league in short handed goals this season (6).
Stars vs Kings Prediction
The Stars are going to be favored at home for obvious reasons, and there’s no doubt they’re the better team here. However, the Stars are coming off a couple of shaky showings where they were outplayed on both ends of the ice. The Kings are also playing good hockey, earning points in 8 of their last 10 games. Also, the Kings have been road warriors this season, where 10 of their 14 wins have come. This season, the Kings have won 3 of their 4 road games as an underdog. I’ll take my chances with the Kings and the more favorable price.