Los Angeles Kings vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 10/23/25

It has not been the best start to the season for the Kings and Stars, especially considering their perennial playoff appearances. The Kings just snapped a 4-game losing streak for their 2nd win of the season through 7 games played. The Stars enter this game having dropped 3 straight games by a combined score of 13-5. What both teams have in common with their struggles is goal scoring.

Last season, the Kings ranked 2nd in the NHL in goal prevention. Just behind them were the Stars at ranked 6th in the league. The identity of these teams has not changed enough year over year to expect the strength of goal prevention to slip. When teams hit a slump, they try to get back to basics and stick to what makes them successful. Goal scoring is not working. Look for these teams to lean on goal prevention and containment to win this one and break out of their slump.

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