Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 3/9/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-110) Kings (-110)

The Dallas Stars (38-17-9) are on their way to Crypto.com Arena on Saturday where they will play the Los Angeles Kings (32-19-11). The odds on this game have the Stars at -110 while the Kings are sitting at -110. The over/under comes in at 7.

The Dallas Stars went home feeling good about their game by earning a 7-6 victory against the Sharks in their previous contest . Dallas recorded 8 penalty minutes for this matchup. In addition, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to net 2 goals. The Stars had a impressive offensive outing in the win. For the game, they netted 7 of the 40 shots they attempted.

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At even strength, the Stars have allowed the opponent to score 158 goals while earning 187 on the offensive side of the ice. Dallas Stars opponents have tallied 194 power play opportunities (15th in hockey) and have a total of 36 goals in those attempts. With regard to their scoring, the Dallas Stars have accounted for 229 goals (3rd in hockey) on the season and have allowed 194. Dallas has taken 1,997 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.5%. For the year, they have earned 85 points and their points % is .664. The Stars have seen 1,892 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .897. Dallas has 182 power play opportunities and they have added 42 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 23.08%.

The man in net for this game is Jake Oettinger. During his career on the ice, Oettinger has accumulated 96 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .565. His save percentage currently is at .912 for his 10,238 minutes on the ice. Oettinger has seen 4,936 shots against him and has recorded 4,502 total saves. Opponents have scored 434 goals against Oettinger in his NHL career and his goals against average per contest is 2.54. He has an overall record of 102-45-23 and he was named the starter in 170 games. Oettinger has played in 179 games over the course of his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, Los Angeles faced off against the Senators in a game where the Kings ended up with the win by a score of 4-3. They had 1 opportunity on the power play in this one but weren't able to score a goal. The Kings netted 4 goals of the 35 shots on goal they pursued.

Los Angeles has taken 2,052 shots (5th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 9.31%, while allowing the opposition 1,758 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 86.15% on their oppositions 195 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.8%. They have a total of 190 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 22.63%. The Kings have accumulated 148 goals at even strength and 43 goals (15th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 162 goals to be scored by of a combination of 135 goals at even strength and 27 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Los Angeles Kings have notched a total of 191 goals, 75 points, as well as a points percentage of .605.

For the opposition you are going to see Cam Talbot in goal. His opposition is averaging 2.64 goals per game and he has conceded 1,184 goals in total. Talbot's percentage of quality starts is 55.2% and he has earned 249 quality starts in his hockey career. He has started in 451 contests and has played 26,959 minutes. Talbot is the owner of a career mark of 237-170-42 and has been in goal for 472 contests. He has a tally of 12,543 saves out of 13,727 shots taken, giving him a save % of .914.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas (-110)

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