Check out our free Stars vs Kings pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Los Angeles. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Stars head to Los Angeles for a matchup with the Kings.
- The Stars come into the game ranked 10th in shots on goal.
- The Stars are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Panthers.
- The Kings are set to host the Stars at 14-8-3.
- The Kings come into the game ranked 22nd in shots on goal.
- The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
Stars vs Kings Preview
The Stars and Kings are set to face off at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Kings will host the game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The Stars are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 5.5 goals.
Stars vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings
- Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
- Date: Wednesday, December 4th
- Betting Odds DAL -1.5, DAL -121 | LA +102 O/U 5.5
Stars Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Stars?
Dallas fell to 16-8-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that number.
After trailing 2-0, Dallas tied it up in the second period. However, the Panthers scored twice in the third, including an empty-net goal, to seal the win.
Dallas took 25 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers, but only managed to score twice. Evgenii Dadonov netted his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene added his 7th goal. Duchene also picked up his 8th assist on Dadonov's goal.
The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net twice in the second. They recorded 32 giveaways in the game.
Dallas' defense allowed the first two goals of the game and two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter with 1:00 remaining. Goalie Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%. Defensively, the Stars finished with 5 takeaways and 26 hits.
Kings Preview: Taking a Look at the Kings Chances at Home
After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings’ record now stands at 14-8-3. Los Angeles led 2-0 going into the third period, but Chicago scored three times in the final frame to hand the Kings a regulation defeat.
As -1.5 goal favorites, the Kings failed to cover the puck line. The pre-game total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over the line.
Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his 1st goal of the year, scoring at 8:12 in the third period.
The Kings took 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala picked up two assists, giving him 4 and 5 on the season. Danault also added his 4th assist on Laferriere's second goal.
Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game, including the game-tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper had 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%.
Stars vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three games away from home, the Stars have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Los Angeles has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 6-4.
- The last ten games that Dallas was favored, they have an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
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