The Dallas Stars (26-10-9) host the Los Angeles Kings (19-15-10) at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, Jan. 12 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars fell to the San Jose Sharks 5-4 in overtime in their most recent outing, while the Kings are coming off a 4-3 shootout victory over the Edmonton Oilers.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Monday's contest.
Over the past 10 games, the Kings are 4-5-1 while scoring 29 total goals (six power-play goals on 30 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.0%). They have conceded 33 goals.
Stars vs. Kings Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final score of Kings 4, Stars 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (+100)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 4-9-13 in overtime games on their way to a 26-10-9 overall record.
- In the 18 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-2-6 record (good for 26 points).
- In the five games this season the Stars registered only one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
- Dallas has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (2-2-3 record, seven points).
- The Stars are 23-4-5 in the 32 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 51 points).
- In the 13 games when Dallas has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-1-0 record (24 points).
- In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 11-4-1 (23 points).
- The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Stars finished 14-6-8 in those matchups (36 points).
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 7-10-17 record in overtime games this season and a 19-15-10 overall record.
- In the 19 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 23 points.
- In 11 games this season when the Kings ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-8-2).
- When Los Angeles has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-6-1 record).
- The Kings have scored at least three goals 22 times, earning 35 points from those matchups (14-1-7).
- This season, Los Angeles has scored a lone power-play goal in 19 games and registered 23 points with a record of 10-6-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 11-10-5 (27 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.42 | Goals Scored | 2.64 | 28th |
| 7th | 2.8 | Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 5th |
| 29th | 25.3 | Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| 15th | 28 | Shots Allowed | 26.8 | 8th |
| 2nd | 29.1% | Power Play % | 15.79% | 28th |
| 17th | 79.59% | Penalty Kill % | 76.82% | 26th |
Stars vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
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