A competitive NHL matchup is projected on Monday when the Dallas Stars (26-10-9) visit the Los Angeles Kings (19-15-10) at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings are underdogs (-102 on the moneyline) against the Stars (-118) ahead of the outing, which starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can watch on ESPN+ as the Stars square off against the Kings.
Stars vs. Kings Game Info & Odds
When: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California Favorite: Stars (-118) Underdog: Kings (-102) Over/under: 5.5Stars vs. Kings Prediction
Puck Line Pick:Kings (+1.5) Pick OU:
Over (5.5) Score Prediction: Kings 4 – Stars 3
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Stars and Kings Betting Trends
In 26 of 45 matches this season, Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals. Los Angeles has played 22 games this season with more than 5.5 goals. These two teams average a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.6 more than this game’s over/under. These teams allow 5.5 goals per game combined, 0.0 more than the total for this match. The Stars have been favored on the moneyline 35 times this season, and have finished 19-16 in those games. The Kings have won seven, or 50.0%, of the 14 games they have played while the underdog this season.Stars Stats & Insights
The Stars’ 154 goals this season make them the second-best scoring team in the league. On defense, the Stars are one of the best units in NHL action, giving up 126 goals to rank ninth. With a +28 goal differential, they’re ranked third-best in the NHL. The Stars shoot 13.5% as a team, best in the league). The Stars have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 18.6 hits and 15.1 blocked shots per game. Over the past 10 games, the Stars have claimed 45.0% of the possible points with a 3-3-4 record. They have scored 37 goals over that time. Defensively, the Stars have allowed 35 goals (3.5 per game) in those 10 outings.Kings Stats & Insights
The Kings’ 116 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 29th in the NHL. The Kings are one of the toughest defensive units in the league this season, allowing 120 goals (2.7 per game) to rank third. Their -4 goal differential ranks 18th in the league. The Kings’ collective 9.4% shooting percentage ranks 30th in the league. The Kings have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 17.5 hits and 13.9 blocked shots per game. Over the last 10 games, the Kings are 4-5-1 (65.0% of possible points). They have averaged 2.9 goals per game (29 total) during that stretch. Over on the defensive end, the Kings have given up 3.3 goals per game (33 total) over those 10 matchups.Stars Key Players to Watch
A top contributor this season for Dallas, Mikko Rantanen has scored 61 points in 44 games (18 goals and 43 assists). Jason Robertson has 26 goals and 28 assists to total 54 points (1.2 per game). Jake Oettinger has a record of 16-8-4. He has allowed 76 goals (2.76 goals against average) and racked up 686 saves.Kings Key Players to Watch
Adrian Kempe is a top offensive contributor for his team with 35 points (0.8 per game). He has recorded 15 goals and 20 assists in 44 games (playing 19:14 per game). Kevin Fiala’s 31 points this season, including 16 goals and 15 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Los Angeles. Los Angeles’ Darcy Kuemper is 12-8-7 this season, compiling 650 saves and permitting 68 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .905 save percentage (24th in the league).Stars vs. Kings Injuries
Stars: Lian Bichsel: Lower Body (Out), Tyler Seguin: Acl (Out), Jamie Benn: Upper Body (Day-To-Day) Kings: Anze Kopitar: Lower Body (Out), Joel Armia: Upper Body (Day-To-Day), Trevor Moore: Upper Body (Out)You can check our live NHL lines for the latest NHL odds, including money lines, spreads, and over/under totals. Tip: If you want to check out how much you could win on a $10 bet if you parlayed today’s Stars vs. Kings picks, don’t forget to check out our free parlay calculator. What is a parlay? Or even how to bet on hockey? Check out our complete guide to the best NHL betting sites.
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