The Dallas Stars (34-18-1) host the Los Angeles Kings (28-17-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, February 7 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars fell to the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 in their last outing, while the Kings are coming off a 6-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Friday's game.
In the past 10 games for the Kings, their offense has totaled 24 goals while their defense has allowed 26 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 18 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with three goals (16.7% success rate).
Stars vs. Kings Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Kings 3, Stars 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Kings (-108)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 6-1-7 in overtime contests on their way to a 34-18-1 overall record.
- Dallas is 9-6-1 (19 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Dallas has taken 13 points from the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (6-8-1 record).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals in 31 games (27-4-0, 54 points).
- In the 18 games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 14-4-0 record (28 points).
- In the 31 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 18-12-1 (37 points).
- The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Stars finished 15-5-0 in those matchups (30 points).
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a record of 28-17-6 this season and are 2-6-8 in overtime contests.
- Los Angeles has earned 25 points (10-3-5) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Kings scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- When Los Angeles has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 13 points (5-7-3 record).
- The Kings have scored more than two goals in 25 games, earning 48 points from those contests.
- This season, Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 11-3-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 16-10-3 (35 points).
- The Kings' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Kings went 9-6-2 in those contests (20 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.17 | Goals Scored | 2.84 | 19th |
| 3rd | 2.47 | Goals Allowed | 2.53 | 5th |
| 6th | 29.9 | Shots | 27.5 | 22nd |
| 7th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 25.4 | 2nd |
| 22nd | 19.38% | Power Play % | 15.13% | 29th |
| 2nd | 84.72% | Penalty Kill % | 82.67% | 5th |
Stars vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM 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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