The Stars will play the Kings on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 10:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings. The puck hits the ice on Monday, January 12th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Stars currently have a 97.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Los Angeles Kings heading into this matchup with a 90.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars have a 14-4-6 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Dallas Stars now rank 11th for away team losses.
- Home Los Angeles Kings - The Los Angeles Kings start this game with a 7-9-5 record as a home team. That puts them 10th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Dallas Stars rank 2nd (157) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Los Angeles Kings, currently rank 22nd (119) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Dallas Stars rank 15th (129) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Los Angeles Kings, they've given up 125 goals this season, ranking them 18th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Dallas Stars have a 3-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Los Angeles Kings owning a 3-5 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Dallas Stars have a 26-10-9 record and the Los Angeles Kings hold a 19-15-10 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Important matchup between Stars and Kings on Monday!
Dallas stands at 26-10-9, while Los Angeles is 19-15-10...
Stars have a 0.578 win percentage, while Kings have a 0.432...
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Best Stars at Kings Odds
| Underdog Los Angeles Kings | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Los Angeles Kings | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Stars are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Los Angeles Kings are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Stars are -1.5 +195 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Los Angeles Kings are +1.5 -235 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Stars
Kings
1/12/26 10:08pm EST | -120+100 |
- Los Angeles Kings bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Los Angeles Kings is 50%.
- Dallas Stars bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Dallas Stars is 54.55%.
Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Stars
Kings
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/12/26 10:08pm EST | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Stars
Total Goals
DAL at LAK 1/12/26 10:08pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Kings
Total Goals
DAL at LAK 1/12/26 10:08pm EST | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Dallas Stars | 57 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 0.596 | 77 | 30 | 193 | 160 | +33.0 | 16-7-3 | 18-7-6 | 4-3 | 7-3-0 | W6 |
| Los Angeles Kings | 56 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 0.411 | 60 | 19 | 146 | 161 | -15.0 | 8-11-7 | 15-8-7 | 4-6 | 4-3-3 | L2 |
Dallas Stars & Los Angeles Kings Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Dallas Stars Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Stars | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kings | +3000 Bet |
Dallas Stars & Los Angeles Kings Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 10:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Stars vs Los Angeles Kings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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