The Los Angeles Kings (14-8-9) and Dallas Stars (21-7-5) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EST at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Stars are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (+105o / -125u). The Stars are a -144 favorite to win outright, while the Kings are +120 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Kings vs. Stars predictions and NHL picks.
Kings vs. Stars Odds, Pick
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -218 | 5.5 +105o / -125u | +120 |
| Stars Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +180 | 5.5 +105o / -125u | -144 |
Kings vs. Stars Spread: Stars -1.5 (+180 ), Kings +1.5 (-218)
Kings vs. Stars Over/Under: 5.5 (+105o / -125u)
Kings vs. Stars Moneyline: Kings +120, Stars -144
Kings vs. Stars Preview
The "Get Back Overs" system focuses on regular-season NHL games in which the home team is coming off a low-scoring effort and remains at home for its next matchup. Teams that fail to score in their previous game often respond offensively in front of their home crowd, especially after a shutout or a poor shooting performance.
The market frequently overreacts to these short-term scoring slumps by setting totals slightly lower than they should be. In these situations, motivation and urgency to generate offense increase, leading to a faster pace and more aggressive play.
The combination of a home setting, offensive regression, and market undervaluation creates reliable conditions for games to go over the total.
Kings vs. Stars Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 406-365-60 (53%) with a 4% ROI all-time, and it’s off to an 8-4 (67%) start this season with a 24% ROI.
Best Bet: Over 5.5
