by Rod Pearson
Friday, Mar 15, 2024
Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Saturday, March 16, 2024
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Kings +130, Stars -155; Over/Under: 6 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Kings +130, Stars -155; Over/Under: 6 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Kings +130, Stars -155; Over/Under: 6 goals
Season Record
Los Angeles Kings: 33-21-11 (3rd place, Pacific Division)
Dallas Stars: 40-19-9 (2nd place, Central Division)
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Los Angeles Kings: 5-4-1 last 10
Dallas Stars: 6-3-1 last 10
Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars Preview and Analysis
The Kings are entering this game with 77 points, a 33-21-11 record overall, and they are 19-10-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the St Louis Blues in their last game, losing that one on the road 3-1, but this is also the 2nd game of a back-to-back for them with their game against the Chicago Blackhawks still to be played on Friday night. In their game against the Blues, Adrian Kempe scored 1 goal for them in that game. Drew Doughty and Alex Turcotte each led the team in assists with 1 while Adrian Kempe led the team in shots on net in that game with 8. Cam Talbot was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 3 goals on 30 shots with 27 saves and a .900 save percentage. Their offense has scored 198 goals this season averaging 3 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 174 goals against them allowing 2.7 goals per game.
The Stars are entering this game with 89 points, a 40-19-9 record overall, and they are 19-10-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the New Jersey Devils in their last game, losing that one at home 6-2. Wyatt Johnston and Craig Smith each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Jamie Benn, Ty Dellandrea, Jani Hakanpää, and Thomas Harley each led the team in assists with 1 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 4 goals on 10 shots with 6 saves and a .600 sv percentage before getting replaced by Scott Wedgewood who allowed 2 goals on 10 shots. Their offense has scored 247 goals this season averaging 3.6 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 209 goals against them allowing 3.1 goals per game.
Kings vs Stars Prediction
The current betting odds have the Stars listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Stars have looked really good in their games this season with their 40-19-9 record overall which has them in 2nd place of their division in the West and in a playoff spot right now. They have also looked great on their home court this year with their 19-10-4 home record. Meanwhile, the Kings have looked good in their games this season with their 33-21-11 record overall which has them in 3rd place of their division in the West and in a playoff spot right now. They have also looked a lot better in their road games this season with their 19-10-4 road record, but they aren't in a great situation for this game. They are coming off a loss to the Blues in their last one and they are only 5-4-1 in their last 10 games too. They are also playing this game on a back-to-back while the Stars are going to be rested here. The Stars are also coming off a loss in their last one but they will be looking to bounce back on their home ice after such a bad 6-2 loss. They have also been the hotter team coming into this one with their 6-3-1 record in their last 10 games. The best way to place a bet here is on the Stars to win this game.
Kings Stars Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Saturday, March 16, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Stars 4 Kings 1.
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NHL Betting Trends
Los Angeles Kings: 32-32 (-12.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 32-36 (-6.3 units) on the moneyline revenging a loss where the opponent scored 4 or more goals. 39-23 UNDER in all games. 9-3 UNDER playing with double revenge - 2 straight losses vs. opponent.
Dallas Stars: 16-6 (+7.8 units) on the moneyline off a home loss by 2 goals or more. 39-23 (+10.6 units) on the moneyline after playing a game where 8 or more total goals were scored. 67-42 (+9 units) on the moneyline after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 25-15 UNDER after 2 or more consecutive losses. 6-3 UNDER after failing to cover the spread in 2 or more consecutive games.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Kings: C. Grundstrom (RW) Late March - Lower Body. V. Arvidsson (RW) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. P. Copley (G) out for season - Knee.
Dallas Stars: T. Seguin (C) Late March - Lower Body. E. Dadonov (RW) Late March - Lower Body. J. Rosburg (D) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.
Notable Quotes
“That was disappointing because we thought we came out ready to play. We were, you know, in and around their net. I don’t know how much we tested them, but we were around, pucks were just kind of rolling past. So, we felt we’re going pretty good and then yeah, to have to come in down 1-0, that’s not a great feeling.” - Jim Hiller after his team’s loss against the Blues in their game on Wednesday.
“If you’re going to play that game (trailing by three), you’re not going to be able to do that (rally to win) every night.” - Peter DeBoer after his team’s loss against the Devils in their game on Thursday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Kings
LW Byfield, Quinton
C Kopitar, Anze
RW Kempe, Adrian
LD Anderson, Michael
RD Doughty, Drew
G Talbot, Cam
Dallas Stars
LW Robertson, Jason
C Hintz, Roope
RW Pavelski, Joe
LD Harley, Thomas
RD Heiskanen, Miro
G Oettinger, Jake
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Kings
Points: K. Fiala (57)
Goals: T. Moore (25)
Assists: K. Fiala (36)
GAA: D. Rittich (2.19)
Dallas Stars
Points: J. Robertson (67)
Goals: R. Hintz (26)
Assists: J. Robertson (44)
GAA: S. Wedgewood (2.90)
Coaches:
Los Angeles Kings: Jim Hiller (Interim)
Dallas Stars: Peter DeBoer (2nd season)
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.
