| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Kings | Dallas Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-8-9 | 21-7-5 |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Monday, December 15, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Stars prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 15th at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 14-8-9 this season after they lost to Calgary in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Los Angeles led 1-0 in the first period, but they failed to score the rest of the way and lost in overtime. The Kings were out shot by a total of 38-21, won 52.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Kempe, while Kuemper stopped 36 out of 38 shots, which was a .947 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Kraken by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Mammoth by a score of 4-2 before that. The Kings have split their last four games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 37 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.65 goals per game and they have allowed 2.48 goals against per game, while also going 13.7% on the power play and 79.6% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led Los Angeles with 11 goals and 17 assists, while Kevin Fiala has added 11 goals and 11 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Darcy Kuemper, who is 10-6-6 with a 2.21 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars are 21-7-5 this year after they lost to Florida by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Dallas allowed three goals in the second period and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Stars were out shot by a total of 23-15, won 47.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Dallas was led by Duchene, who had three shots on goal, while Oettinger stopped 19 out of 22 shots, which was an .864 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Dallas lost to the Wild by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Jets by a score of 4-3 before that. The Stars have won four of their last six games and they are currently second in the Central standings with 47 points. Dallas has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 2.64 goals against per game, while also going 32.0% on the power play and 82.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mikko Rantanen has led Dallas with 13 goals and 29 assists, while Jason Robertson has added 20 goals and 20 assists. The projected starting goalie for Dallas is Jake Oettinger, who is 14-6-2 with a 2.54 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won six of their last seven games against the Kings at American Airlines Center.
- The Kings have lost four of their last five games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games after coming off overtime.
- The Stars have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games against the Kings following a loss.
- The Stars have won the third period in each of their last four games as favorites following a home loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Kings’ last 11 games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Stars’ last six home games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the last five games between the Kings and Stars.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 10 of the Kings’ last 11 games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Johnston has scored a goal in each of the Stars’ last five games as favorites against the Kings.
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded at least one point in each of the Stars’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mikko Rantanen has recorded at least one assist in 11 of his last 12 appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Kings.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Corey Perry has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Stars.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in 13 of the Kings’ last 14 games against Central Division opponents.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded an assist in six of the Kings’ last seven road games against Central Division opponents.
Kings vs Stars Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on a two game losing streak, but Dallas has been the much better team to start the year. The Stars are 10-5-1 at home this season, while the Kings are 10-2-5 on the road. Los Angeles has dropped back to back games in overtime, as they continue to struggle on offense. The Kings have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last five games and they have one of the worst power plays in the NHL. Take the Stars to win at home.