How to Pick the Stars vs. Kings Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 4

Published 11:50 am Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Wednesday’s NHL slate features a contest between the Dallas Stars and the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with the puck dropping at 10:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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Stars vs. Kings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • This season, Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Wednesday’s over/under of 6 goals 14 times.
  • This season, 12 of Los Angeles’ games have featured more than 6 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (6) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.38) and Kings (3.04).
  • These two teams give up a combined 5.2 goals per game, 0.8 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -120

  • In the 19 times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 14-5 in those games.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter, Dallas has put together a 13-4 record (winning 76.5% of its games).
  • The Stars’ implied moneyline win probability is 54.5% in this contest.

Kings Moneyline: +100

  • Los Angeles has earned an upset victory four times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 10 games as the underdog).
  • The Kings have three wins in games when their odds are +100 or longer on the moneyline (in eight opportunities).
  • Los Angeles has a 50.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 4, Dallas 3

Stars Points Leaders

  • Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors this season with 28 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 27.9%.
  • Mason Marchment has 10 goals and 14 assists for Dallas to compile 24 total points (1.0 per game).
  • On 43 shots (for nine goals) and 11 assists, Tyler Seguin has recorded 20 points this season.
  • Across 17 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 13-4-0. During those games, he’s allowed 39 goals while recording 419 saves.

Kings Points Leaders

  • Anze Kopitar is a top offensive contributor for his team with 29 points (1.2 per game). He has scored eight goals and 21 assists in 25 games (playing 19:09 per game).
  • Adrian Kempe is a top contributor for Los Angeles, with 24 total points this season. He has netted 12 goals and provided 12 assists in 25 games.
  • Los Angeles’ Alex Laferriere has 20 points (11 goals, nine assists) this season.
  • David Rittich has a 9-6-0 record this season, with an .888 save percentage (51st in the league). In 16 games, he has 269 saves, and has conceded 34 goals (2.5 goals against average).

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/29/2024 Avalanche W 5-3 Home -132
12/1/2024 Jets W 3-1 Home -153
12/2/2024 Utah Hockey Club W 2-1 Away -126
12/4/2024 Kings Away -120
12/6/2024 Golden Knights Away
12/8/2024 Flames Home
12/12/2024 Predators Home

Kings’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/27/2024 Jets W 4-1 Home -110
11/29/2024 Ducks W 2-1 Away -218
11/30/2024 Senators W 5-2 Home -119
12/4/2024 Stars Home +100
12/7/2024 Wild Home
12/10/2024 Islanders Away
12/12/2024 Devils Away

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Dallas vs. Los Angeles Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
  • Time: 10:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: TNT
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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