The Dallas Stars (21-7-5) host the Los Angeles Kings (14-8-9) at American Airlines Center on Monday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Stars are coming off a 4-0 defeat to the Florida Panthers, while the Kings were beaten by the Calgary Flames 2-1 in overtime in their most recent game.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we project to capture the win in Monday's game.
The Kings' offense has scored 24 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 19 goals. They have had 30 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (10.0%). They are 4-2-4 over those contests.
Stars vs. Kings Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Stars 4, Kings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-134)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars (21-7-5 overall) have a 4-5-9 record in games that have required overtime.
- In the 14 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-1-3 record (good for 23 points).
- Looking at the four times this season the Stars finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-1 record, good for three points.
- Dallas has finished 2-2-3 in the seven games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering seven points).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals in 21 games (18-2-1, 37 points).
- In the 11 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 20 points after finishing 10-1-0.
- In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
- The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Stars went 11-4-4 in those matchups (26 points).
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a record of 14-8-9 this season and are 5-9-14 in overtime contests.
- Los Angeles has earned 20 points (8-3-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the eight games this season the Kings finished with just one goal, they have earned four points.
- Los Angeles has earned seven points (3-3-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Kings have earned 26 points in their 16 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Los Angeles has recorded a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 7-3-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 8-6-5 (21 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 6-1-4 to register 16 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.27 | Goals Scored | 2.65 | 28th |
| 6th | 2.64 | Goals Allowed | 2.48 | 3rd |
| 30th | 25 | Shots | 28.2 | 16th |
| 15th | 27.8 | Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 8th |
| 2nd | 32.04% | Power Play % | 13.68% | 32nd |
| 10th | 82.86% | Penalty Kill % | 79.61% | 20th |
Stars vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 15, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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