Stars vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - Oct. 23

The Dallas Stars (3-3) will aim to break a three-game losing streak when they square off against the Los Angeles Kings (2-3-2) at home on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

Stars vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Stars 4, Kings 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Stars (-159)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

  • The Stars are 1-0-1 in overtime matchups on their way to a 3-3 overall record.
  • Dallas has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Stars scored only one goal, they lost both times.
  • The Stars are 3-1-0 in the four games when they have scored three or more goals (to record six points).
  • In the one game when Dallas has recorded a single power-play goal, it won (two points).
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 1-1-0 (two points).
  • The Stars' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Stars finished 2-2-0 in those matchups (four points).

Kings Splits and Trends

  • The Kings (2-3-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
  • In the three games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up three points.
  • This season the Kings scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
  • Los Angeles has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • The Kings have scored more than two goals in three games, earning four points from those contests.
  • This season, Los Angeles has scored a single power-play goal in five games and picked up six points with a record of 2-1-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 1-3-1 (three points).
  • The Kings' opponents have had more shots in two games. The Kings went 1-0-1 in those matchups (three points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars Rank Stars AVG Kings AVG Kings Rank
11th 3.17 Goals Scored 2.57 25th
29th 3.83 Goals Allowed 3.43 24th
21st 26.2 Shots 29.3 10th
24th 30.3 Shots Allowed 27.9 15th
5th 29.41% Power Play % 26.32% 6th
30th 65.00% Penalty Kill % 70.00% 26th

Stars vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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