Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/12
The Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings will face off in an NHL regular-season game. The Stars, with a record of 26-11-9, sit in second place in the Western Central Division. Meanwhile, the Kings hold a 19-15-10 record, ranking fifth in the Western Pacific Division. The game will take place at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
Dallas is led by head coach Glen Gulutzan and plays their home games at the American Airlines Center. The Stars have done well in their conference, boasting a 16-9 record. On the other side, the Kings, coached by Jim Hiller, play at Crypto.com Arena. They have a 13-14 conference record, striving to improve their standing. Both teams have managed three shutout wins this season, adding an interesting dynamic to the upcoming game.
Stars vs Kings Game Day Info
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Betting Odds: Dallas Stars -120, Los Angeles Kings +101
Dallas Stars Team Preview
The Dallas Stars have had a mixed run in recent games. They secured a 4-1 win against the Washington Capitals, showcasing strong offensive skills. However, they faced close losses against the San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens, and Chicago Blackhawks, each by a margin of just one goal.
Top players like Mikko Rantanen and Jason Robertson have been key contributors. Rantanen has accumulated 61 points this season, while Robertson has 54 points. Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston have also shown consistent performance, adding depth to the team’s attack.
In goal, Casey DeSmith and Jake Oettinger have been sharing responsibilities. DeSmith has 10 wins in 18 games, while Oettinger has 17 wins in 28 games. The team’s defense has been tested, with a focus on improving shot-stopping in upcoming games.
Los Angeles Kings Team Preview
The Los Angeles Kings recently defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3. In that game, Alex Laferriere, Corey Perry, and Brandt Clarke made key contributions. The Kings had 30 shots on goal and recorded 20 hits.
In a previous game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Kings lost 5-1. Quinton Byfield scored the only goal for the Kings. Darcy Kuemper had a tough night with 11 saves on 16 shots.
Against the San Jose Sharks, the Kings lost 4-3. Alex Turcotte and Kevin Fiala each scored, but the team fell short. The Kings had 26 shots on goal and made 14 blocks.
BTB Betting Pick
The Dallas Stars are favored with a moneyline of -120 against the Los Angeles Kings at +101. Dallas has strong skater stats, ranking 2nd in goals and assists this season. With these stats, Dallas is likely to win, and the projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Stars.
The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -106 and the under at -117. Both teams have shown offensive capabilities, with Dallas ranking 2nd in goals. The projected score of 4-3 suggests taking the over, as it surpasses the set line of 6.0.