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Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: March 16, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas, TX

Article updated Mar 16, 2:16 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Dallas Stars promises to be an exciting matchup between two teams looking to continue their strong seasons. The Kings,

Game outlook

The upcoming game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Dallas Stars promises to be an exciting matchup between two teams looking to continue their strong seasons. The Kings, with a 3-5 record, are in third place in the Pacific Division, while the Stars, boasting a 40-19-9 record, hold the second spot in the Central Division. Both teams are aiming to make a statement in the Western Conference, and the game is expected to be closely contested. Dallas is favored to win, with the current line set at -163.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Kings +143 | Stars -163

Spread: Kings +1.5 (-175) | Stars -1.5 (+155)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 62%.

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are having a successful season with their offense performing well, scoring an average of 3.02 goals per game. Kevin Fiala and Adrian Kempe lead the top line with a combined 42 goals and 68 assists. Anze Kopitar, Quinton Byfield, and Trevor Moore have also contributed significantly to the team's offense. Defensively, Drew Doughty and Matt Roy have been standout performers, with a combined 9.2 defensive point shares and 272 blocked shots. Goaltender David Rittich has been impressive with a .919 save percentage and a 2.19 goals-against average. The Kings are ranked 19th in offense and 4th in defense, with a power ranking of 13 and a season record of 3-5. Clean up job by Juice 🧃 pic.twitter.com/kPVbKPiket

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Dallas Stars Analysis

The Dallas Stars are having a successful season offensively, with key players like Jason Robertson, Matt Duchene, and Joe Pavelski leading the team in scoring. Other contributors like Roope Hintz and defensemen Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley have also made significant offensive contributions. However, the defense has struggled, allowing an average of 3.04 goals per game and facing challenges in limiting opponents' scoring opportunities. Goaltender Jake Oettinger has also faced difficulties with his save percentage and goals-against average. Despite these challenges, the Stars have a strong power ranking of 3 and are ranked #2 for offense, with an overall record of 7-3. The team will look to improve their defensive performance and address their goaltending issues to continue their success in the remainder of the season. Surprise! pic.twitter.com/4JeHs01UO8

Stars Expected to Shine Bright in Anticipated Matchup Against Kings

This highly anticipated matchup between two top-ranking teams in the Western Conference promises to be a compelling game. The Kings are eager to secure an upset victory, but the Stars are poised to dominate on their home turf from the opening period. With an impressive average of 3.33 goals per game, the Stars' forward unit, led by Jason Robertson and Joe Pavelski, is expected to assert a dominant presence in the offensive zone and create scoring opportunities through precise passing. Defensively, Thomas Harley and Esa Lindell will work to disrupt the Kings' offensive plays and limit shots on goal, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger the opportunity to showcase his skills with crucial saves. The Stars are the favorites to win this game as they demonstrate strong performance on their home ice. It is recommended to place a bet on the Stars money line as home favorites.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Kings vs Stars archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Kings vs Stars matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Kings+135 → +146Moved
  • Moneyline · Dallas Stars-160 → -167Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Kings+1.5 (-190) → +1.5 (-175)Moved
  • Spread · Dallas Stars-1.5 (+158) → -1.5 (+155)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Kings
3-5 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Dallas Stars
7-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-16T18:16:58.726Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-09Dallas Stars 4 · Los Angeles Kings 1
  • 2024-01-16Los Angeles Kings 1 · Dallas Stars 5
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Dallas Stars defeated Los Angeles Kings 4-1

Dallas Stars defeated Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on March 16, 2024, a 3-goal decision in the series. Dallas Stars' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Kings +1.5 (-175) spread, Dallas Stars covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VfernandezMoneyline · Dallas Stars -160Win
  • 1188460207Moneyline · Los Angeles Kings +144Loss
  • MikeVargasMoneyline · Los Angeles Kings +144Loss