Los Angeles Kings vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 1-16-2024
Los Angeles Kings vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, Preview, and Odds – 1-16-2024

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The Los Angeles Kings face the Dallas Stars with both teams looking to build on strong seasons. The Kings have a 20-11-8 record and are in third place in the Pacific Division while the Stars have a 25-12-5 record and are in third place in the Central Division. Both teams look to leap to the top of the Western Conference and the upcoming game should be a great one as a result.

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The Kings are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.28 goals per game. Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kempe have scored 29 goals and 47 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Kevin Fiala, Quinton Byfield, and Trevor Moore have combined for 40 goals and 56 assists while defenseman Drew Doughty has added eight goals and 31 assists from the point to open up the offense.

The offense has stepped up but the defense has carried them, allowing only 2.51 goals per game. Drew Doughty and Michael Anderson have combined for 5.6 defensive point shares and 144 blocked shots while Matt Roy and Vladislav Gavrikov have combined for 4.4 defensive point shares to give the Kings two great defensive pairings. In addition, goaltender Cam Talbot has been great with a .918 save percentage and a 2.34 goals-against average on 820 shots with 12.4 goals saved above average.

  
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