Los Angeles Kings (31-20-8) vs St. Louis Blues (29-27-6)
Game Info: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:30 pm (crypto.com Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -170 / St. Louis Blues +142 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Blues vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, March 5th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 29-27-6 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 6-3 in their last game. St. Louis tied the game at two in the first period, but they allowed four of the last five goals in the game for the loss. The Blues outshot Dallas by a total of 42-21, won 43.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Bolduc, Holloway, and Walker, while Hofer stopped six out of nine shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Blues defeated the Kings by a score of 4-1 and the Capitals by a score of 5-2. St. Louis has won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 64 points. St. Louis has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 70.3% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 16 goals, 34 assists, and 115 shots on goal, while Jordan Kyrou has added 24 goals, 25 assists, and 174 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 18-20-4 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 31-20-8 this season after they lost to Chicago by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Los Angeles tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Kings outshot Chicago by a total of 42-19, won 58% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Kopitar, while Kuemper stopped 14 out of 18 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Kings lost to the Blues by a score of 4-1 and the Stars by a score of 6-2. Los Angeles has lost four games in a row and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 70 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.81 goals per game and they have allowed 2.66 goals against per game, while also going 15.2% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 26 goals, 24 assists, and 175 shots on goal, while Anze Kopitar has added 14 goals, 34 assists, and 78 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 18-8-6 with a 2.38 goals against average and a .911 save percentage this year. The Kings will face the Blues and Golden Knights following this one.
Why the Kings will beat the Blues
- The home team has won nine of the last 10 games between the Blues and Kings.
- The Blues have lost each of their last four night games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight home games against the Blues.
- The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Crypto.com Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Blues have lost the second period in four of their last five games against Pacific Division opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the last six games between the Blues and Kings at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Blues’ last six road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last nine games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Blues’ last seven road games against Western Conference opponents.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last four home games against the Blues.
- Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kings’ last five games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Drew Doughty has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last seven games against the Blues.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last 11 games as road underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Robert Thomas has recorded an assist in each of the Blues’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- Dylan Holloway has scored a goal in each of the Blues’ last three games.
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Blues vs Kings Prediction
Los Angeles comes into this matchup looking to snap their four-game losing streak, but they will be back at home for this game. The Kings have scored two goals or fewer in four straight games and they have really struggled on the road, but they are 19-3-3 on home ice. St. Louis is coming off a loss to Dallas in their last game, but they have won four of their last five games. These two teams are trending in opposite directions and even though St. Louis is playing the better hockey, I can’t go against the Kings on home ice. Take the hottest home team in the NHL here.