Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 1/12/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network West

Crypto.com Arena is the location where the Los Angeles Kings (18-14-10) will attempt to beat the Dallas Stars (26-10-8) on Monday.

The Dallas Stars came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-1 win against the Capitals their last time out. Dallas recorded 11 penalty minutes for this matchup. Furthermore, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to net one. The Stars had a solid offensive output and it showed in the win. In the game, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 36 shots they put on goal.

Dallas Stars opponents have totaled 141 power play opportunities (5th in the league) and have scored 26 goals in those chances. The Stars have had 1,230 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .902. Dallas has taken 1,124 shots and holds a shot percentage of 13.4%. At even strength, the Stars have allowed the opponent to score 95 goals while having 111 on the offensive side of the ice. Dallas skates onto the rink with 132 power play opportunities and they have tallied 39 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 29.55%. For the current season, they have racked up 60 points and their points percentage is sitting at .682. Pertaining to their scoring, the Dallas Stars have accounted for 150 goals (2nd in pro hockey) on the season and have conceded 121.

The man in goal for this game is Jake Oettinger. The opposition has notched 684 goals against Oettinger in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 2.53. Oettinger has taken the ice for 279 matchups over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is at .911 in his 13,372 mins in the crease. He has an overall mark of 165-74-31 and he was named the starter in 270 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Oettinger has accounted for 159 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .589. Oettinger has seen 7,666 shots against him and has gathered 6,982 total saves.

In their last outing, Los Angeles went up against the Sharks in an outing where the Kings took the loss by a mark of 4-3. They had 3 power play chances in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal. The Kings recorded 3 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they took.

So far this season, the Los Angeles Kings have 112 goals, 46 points, in addition to a points percentage of .548. They have permitted 112 goals to be scored by of a combination of 79 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Kings have earned 92 goals at even strength and 20 goals (25th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a tally of 128 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 15.63%. Los Angeles has tried 1,187 shots (20th in pro hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 9.44%, while allowing their opponents 1,139 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 77.24% on their oppositions 145 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 90.2%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Darcy Kuemper patrolling the crease. He has recorded 11,949 stops out of the 13,067 shots attempted against him, which gives him a percentage of .914. Kuemper has a career record of 221-153-60 and has played in 466 contests. He got the starting nod in 445 contests and his ice time sits at 23,333 minutes. Kuemper's quality start percentage sits at 56.4% and he has qualified for 251 quality starts in his NHL career. His opponents are averaging 2.51 goals per game and he has relinquished 1,118 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas

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