Stars vs. Kings Prediction & Picks - Oct. 23

The Dallas Stars (3-3, on a three-game losing streak) host the Los Angeles Kings (2-3-2) at American Airlines Center. The contest on Thursday, Oct. 23 starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's game.

Stars vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Stars 4, Kings 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Stars (-142)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

• The Stars are 1-0-1 in overtime matchups as part of a 3-3 overall record.
• Dallas has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they lost both times.
• The Stars are 3-1-0 in the four games when they have scored at least three goals (to record six points).
• In the one game when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 1-1-0 (two points).
• The Stars have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 2-2-0 (four points).

Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings have a 2-2-4 record in overtime matchups this season and a 2-3-2 overall record.
• In the three games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up three points.
• This season the Kings registered just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Los Angeles has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
• The Kings have scored at least three goals three times, earning four points from those matchups (1-0-2).
• This season, Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in five games and picked up six points with a record of 2-1-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Los Angeles is 1-3-1 (three points).
• The Kings' opponents have had more shots in two games. The Kings finished 1-0-1 in those contests (three points).

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Stars vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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