Kings vs. Stars betting odds and trends

The sportsbooks are expecting a close contest between the Los Angeles Kings and Dallas Stars on Saturday in Los Angeles, with the Kings given moneyline odds of -118 and the Stars at -102.

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Moneyline

Kings to win vs Stars -118

Bet $20, Payout $36.95

Kings vs. Stars Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
  • Time: 10:30 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, KCAL, and BSSWX
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Favorite: Kings (-118)
  • Underdog: Stars (-102)
  • Over/under: 6

Kings vs. Stars Quick Facts

  • Los Angeles’ games this season have gone over 6 goals 34 of 62 times.
  • Dallas has combined with its opponent to score over 6 goals in 41 of 65 games this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 6.7, is 0.7 more than Saturday’s over/under.
  • The 5.6 goals per game that these two clubs concede combined are 0.4 less than the 6-goal over/under set for this match.

Kings vs. Stars Season Stat Insights

  • The Kings’ 3.1 average goals per game add up to 191 total, which makes them the 19th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
  • On defense, the Kings are one of the best units in league competition, giving up 162 goals to rank third.
  • The team has the league’s 10th-best goal differential at +29 this season.
  • The Stars have scored the second-most goals (235 goals, 3.6 per game) in the league.
  • The Stars have allowed 3.0 goals per game, 196 total, which ranks 17th among NHL teams.
  • Their fifth-best goal differential is +39.

Kings vs. Stars Moneyline Insights

  • Through 41 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Los Angeles has won 22 of those matchups.
  • The Kings have a record of 21-18 this season while playing with their moneyline odds shorter than -118.
  • Los Angeles has a 54.1% chance of winning this game, based on the moneyline odds.
  • Dallas has earned an upset victory two times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in eight games as the underdog).
  • Dallas has a record of 2-5 in games when sportsbooks list the team at -102 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The win probability for the Stars, implied from the moneyline, is 50.5%.

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Kings vs. Stars Leaders

Kings Leaders

  • Kevin Fiala has been imperative to Los Angeles’ offense this season, racking up 56 points in 62 games.
  • With 18 goals and 35 assists, Anze Kopitar is one of the most important contributors for Los Angeles with his 53 points (0.9 per game).
  • Adrian Kempe has created 51 points for Los Angeles in 57 games this season, netting a goal on 10.3% of his shots and putting up 19 goals and 32 assists.
  • Across 40 games played, Cam Talbot has a goaltending record of 19-14-6. During those games, he’s allowed 94 goals while recording 1026 saves.

Stars Leaders

  • Jason Robertson’s 63 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Dallas. He has put up 20 goals and 43 assists in 65 games.
  • Matt Duchene has collected 57 points this season, with 23 goals and 34 assists.
  • Roope Hintz’s 26 goals and 29 assists add up to 55 points this season.
  • Jake Oettinger is 25-11-4 in 41 games this season, conceding 115 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 1030 saves and a .900 save percentage (43rd in the league).

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