Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Stars vs Kings

The Dallas Stars meet the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Monday, January 12.

There are attractive odds of -141 on offer when it comes to Over 5.5 goals and that looks like a bet worth having. The Stars and the Kings should combine to good effect.

Dallas Stars suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 5-4 (OT) scoreline occurred on the road at SAP Center against San Jose Sharks. Mikko Rantanen was one of four different players on the scoresheet.

Los Angeles Kings won last time out by a 4-3 (SO) scoreline. It was on the road against Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Corey Perry, Alex Laferriere and Andre Lee scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Stars beat the Kings in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 4-1 scoreline at American Airlines Center. We’ve seen six Stars wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Jake Oettinger (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	35-12-6	2.6	.899	4
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-14-15	2.8	.891	3
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

3 wins, 3 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have given up 3.5 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.8%.

Mikko Rantanen is the top points scorer with 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, with Jason Robertson recording 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Casey DeSmith have a 3.23 goal against average with a .883 save percentage.

The Kings have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.7 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.5 goals from 26.8 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 70.7%.

Kevin Fiala and Andrei Kuzmenko have scored the most points on 8, with each player managing 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.97 GAA with a .854 SV%.

Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Our Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The teams are set to combine for a solid total and that could mean going over the goal line. This pick can be backed at a tasty -141 in this NHL encounter.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Stars vs Kings stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Stars games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Stars games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 8 Kings games.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 58.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Quinton Byfield Over 1.5 Shots -200

Quinton Byfield (Kings) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -200 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars 5 - 3 Kings

Our correct score prediction is a 5-3 win for the Stars which is available at odds of +2400. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Stars

Kings

1-0

Stars

+5000

Kings

+5000

2-0

Stars

+4500

Kings

+4500

2-1

Stars

+1300

Kings

+1300

3-0

Stars

+3000

Kings

+3300

3-1

Stars

+1700

Kings

+1800

3-2

Stars

+800

Kings

+850

4-0

Stars

+4000

Kings

+4500

4-1

Stars

+1500

Kings

+1700

4-2

Stars

+1500

Kings

+1600

4-3

Stars

+1000

Kings

+1050

5-0

Stars

+7000

Kings

+8000

5-1

Stars

+2500

Kings

+2900

5-2

Stars

+1600

Kings

+1900

5-3

Stars

+2400

Kings

+2500

5-4

Stars

+2000

Kings

+2200

6-0

Stars

+10000

Kings

+12500

6-1

Stars

+5500

Kings

+7000

6-2

Stars

+3300

Kings

+4000

6-3

Stars

+3000

Kings

+3400

6-4

Stars

+5000

Kings

+5500

6-5

Stars

+5000

Kings

+5000

7-1

Stars

+10000

Kings

+12000

7-2

Stars

+8000

Kings

+10000

7-3

Stars

+6000

Kings

+7000

7-4

Stars

+6600

Kings

+7500

7-5

Stars

+11000

Kings

+12000

7-6

Stars

+12000

Kings

+12500

8-4

Stars

+12000

Kings

+14000

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Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Los Angeles Kings are on offer at -102 on the Moneyline if you want to back this team, with Dallas Stars available at -118. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this game, it’s 54% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -133.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Stars

-118

Kings

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Stars

+133

Tie

+310

Kings

+165

Puck Line

Stars -1.5

+210

Kings +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

Player prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Shots they might have.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 16.2
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 16.6
• Giveaways: 18.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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