Friday’s game that pits the Dallas Stars against the Los Angeles Kings, which begins at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.

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Stars vs. Kings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.7 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total (5.5 goals) 30 times this season.
• There have been 25 Los Angeles games with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.7 less than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.31) and Kings (2.89).
• These two teams allow a combined 5.1 goals per game, 0.4 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -155

• The Stars have won 66.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (33-17).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -155 or shorter, Dallas is 22-9 (winning 71.0% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Stars have a 60.8% chance to win.

Kings Moneyline: +129

• In Los Angeles’ 23 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 10 wins.
• The Kings have two victories in games with moneyline odds of +129 or longer (in nine chances).
• Los Angeles’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 43.7% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 3, Los Angeles 2

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ leading contributors this season with 59 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 21.5%.
• Having scored 24 goals and adding 32 assists, Jason Robertson is a top contributor for Dallas through 58 games.
• Dallas’ scoring effort is aided by Mikael Granlund’s 56 points. He’s contributed 36 assists.
• Across 42 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 27-13-2. During those games, he’s allowed 100 goals while recording 1001 saves.

Kings Points Leaders

• Adrian Kempe has scored 26 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 23 assists (0.4 per game), taking 3.0 shots per game and shooting 15.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Los Angeles with 49 total points (0.9 per game).
• Anze Kopitar is key for Los Angeles’ attack with 46 total points (0.8 per game), including 13 goals and 33 assists through 56 contests.
• Kevin Fiala has scored 23 goals and contributed 15 assists for Los Angeles, giving him a point total of 38.
• Los Angeles’ Darcy Kuemper is 18-6-6 this season, collecting 749 saves and giving up 68 goals (2.2 goals against average) with a .918 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).

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Dallas vs. Los Angeles Game Info

• Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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