Kings vs Stars

Dallas comes in on a two-game skid, but the underlying matchup still tilts Stars: even with Tyler Seguin sidelined and Nils Lundkvist listed day-to-day, Dallas still rolls out top-end shot creation and finishing from Mikko Rantanen and Jason Robertson, and Robertson’s track record versus Los Angeles is hard to ignore in a spot where one power-play swing can decide the night. Los Angeles is also on a two-game slide (both OT losses) and may be without Phillip Danault (day-to-day), which matters against Dallas’ puck-possession centers and a top-tier power play rate; add in that Darcy Kuemper and Jake Oettinger profile like this turns into a one- or two-goal game where the Stars’ home-ice and special teams are the cleaner tiebreakers. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 15/12/2025 09:33am

The recent form points to tighter hockey than the 5.5 suggests: the Kings have been living in low-event margins (including back-to-back OT losses) and they generally stay comfortable trying to win 3-2 on the road, while Dallas’ last five includes two straight losses where the offense didn’t get to its usual level. With Danault potentially limited for L.A. and Seguin already out for Dallas, plus two goalies capable of stealing long stretches, the more likely script is extended 5v5 trading of chances with fewer clean second opportunities—meaning 3-2 or 4-1 types of finals show up more often than a track meet, even if the Stars’ power play is always a threat to spoil it. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 15/12/2025 09:33am

Even if you’re backing Dallas to win, the Kings’ +1.5 fits the way these teams tend to meet: Los Angeles’ strong road profile and defense-first approach keeps them within a goal deep into third periods, and Dallas’ current two-game skid plus the Seguin absence nudges this toward a more measured finish rather than a runaway. Robertson and Rantanen can absolutely break it open, but with Kuemper’s ability to hold serve and the Kings’ recent run of games decided in one-goal (and OT) margins, buying the extra goal is the safer angle—just understand the heavy price lowers the value even if the hit rate is higher. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 15/12/2025 09:33am