by Rod Pearson
Friday, Mar 08, 2024
Game Time: 10:30 pm ET, Saturday, March 9, 2024
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Stars -110, Kings -110; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Stars -110, Kings -110; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Stars -110, Kings -110; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Season Record
Dallas Stars: 38-17-9 (1st place, Central Division)
Los Angeles Kings: 32-19-11 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
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Recent Form
Dallas Stars: 4-3-3 last 10
Los Angeles Kings: 6-3-1 last 10
Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Preview and Analysis
The Stars are entering this game with 85 points, a 38-17-9 record overall, and they are 19-9-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the San Jose Sharks in their last game, winning that one on the road 7-6 in overtime, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Anaheim Ducks still to be played on Friday night. In their game against the Sharks, Wyatt Johnston led the team in goals scored with 3 as he recorded the hattrick, Logan Stankoven scored 2 goals, Jamie Benn and Roope Hintz each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Miro Heiskanen led the team in assists with 4 while Wyatt Johnston led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Jake Oettinger was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 6 goals on 20 shots with 14 saves and a .700 save percentage. Their offense has scored 232 goals this season averaging 3.6 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 196 goals against them allowing 3.1 goals per game.
The Kings are entering this game with 75 points, a 32-19-11 record overall, and they are 13-10-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Ottawa Senators in their last game, winning that one at home 4-3 in OT. Quinton Byfield, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Kevin Fiala, and Jacob Moverare each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Anže Kopitar and Matt Roy each led the team in assists with 2 while Kevin Fiala led the team in shots on net in that game with 6. Cam Talbot was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 31 shots with 28 saves and a .903 sv percentage. Their offense has scored 193 goals this season averaging 3.1 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 167 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.
Stars vs Kings Prediction
The current betting odds have the Kings listed as a pick 'em in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Kings have looked really good in their games this season with their 32-19-11 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division in the West right now and in a playoff spot. They haven't looked great on home ice this season with their 13-10-7 home record, but they have also looked a lot better in their games since firing their head coach Todd McLellan. Meanwhile, the Stars have also looked really good in their games this season with their 38-17-9 record overall which has them leading their division in the West with one of the best records in the entire NHL right now. They have also been a good road team this year with their 19-9-5 road record, but they haven't been at their best in their games lately. The Stars are 4-3-3 in their last 10 games and just pulled off a really close win against the Sharks on the road who are one of the worst teams in the NHL. They are also in a bad spot here since they are playing this game on a back-to-back. The Kings have the home advantage here and they are the rested team but they have also looked a lot better in their games lately with their 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games. The Kings also have some momentum from a win in their last one and will be looking to extend that here on home ice. The best way to place a bet here is on the Kings to win this game.
Stars Kings Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Saturday, March 9, 2024 (10:30 pm ET start time) is Kings 4 Stars 3.
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NHL Betting Trends
Dallas Stars: 9-15 (-11.8 units) on the moneyline after a blowout win by 4 goals or more. 74-69 (-16.2 units) on the moneyline off a win or tie in their previous game. 23-15 UNDER after scoring 5 goals or more in 2 straight games. 9-4 UNDER after a 4 game unbeaten streak.
Los Angeles Kings: 41-26 (+17.6 units) on the moneyline revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 15-7 (+9.5 units) on the moneyline after winning their previous game in overtime. 36-23 UNDER in all games. 19-10 UNDER off a win or tie in their previous game. 16-8 UNDER after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game.
Key Injuries
Dallas Stars: T. Seguin (C) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. E. Dadonov (RW) Late March - Lower Body. J. Rosburg (D) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.
Los Angeles Kings: A. Kempe (RW) Late March - Upper Body. M. Anderson (D) Out indefinitely - Upper Body. V. Arvidsson (RW) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. C. Grundstrom (RW) Mid March - Lower Body. P. Copley (G) out for season - Knee.
Notable Quotes
“Those two kids pretty much grabbed our group in the last 10 minutes and willed us to the win.” - Peter DeBoer after his team’s win against the Sharks in their game on Tuesday.
“Both teams had their chances. It felt like a really tight checking game out there. We won the first period, they won the second. Draw in the third. And they won overtime, so it happens." - Trevor Moore after their loss against the Canucks in their game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Dallas Stars
LW Robertson, Jason
C Hintz, Roope
RW Pavelski, Joe
LD Harley, Thomas
RD Heiskanen, Miro
G Oettinger, Jake
Los Angeles Kings
LW Turcotte, Alex
C Kopitar, Anze
RW Byfield, Quinton
LD Moverare, Jacob
RD Doughty, Drew
G Talbot, Cam
Statistical Leaders
Dallas Stars
Points: J. Robertson (61)
Goals: R. Hintz (25)
Assists: J. Robertson (40)
GAA: J. Oettinger (2.97)
Los Angeles Kings
Points: K. Fiala (56)
Goals: T. Moore (24)
Assists: K. Fiala (36)
GAA: D. Rittich (2.32)
Coaches:
Dallas Stars: Peter DeBoer (2nd season)
Los Angeles Kings: Jim Hiller (Interim)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
