St. Louis Blues (28-26-6) vs Los Angeles Kings (31-18-8)
Game Info: Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Enterprise Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: St. Louis Blues -105 / Los Angeles Kings -115 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 1st at the Enterprise Center in Saint Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are 31-18-8 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Los Angeles cut the deficit to 4-2 in the second period, but they couldn’t find any more goals in the loss. The Kings were out shot by a total of 32-31, won 58.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Foegele and Moore, while Kuemper stopped 26 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Kings lost to the Canucks by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Golden Knights by a score of 5-2 before that. Los Angeles has lost three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 70 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.89 goals per game and they have allowed 2.54 goals against per game, while also going 15.2% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 26 goals, 23 assists, and 170 shots on goal, while Anze Kopitar has added 13 goals, 33 assists, and 72 shots on goal. David Rittich is expected to start in goal and he is 12-11-2 with a 2.60 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this year.
St. Louis Blues Betting Preview
The St. Louis Blues are 28-26-6 this season after they defeated the Capitals by a score of 5-2 in their last game. St. Louis was tied at two late in the second period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Blues out shot Washington by a total of 19-18, won 66% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Holloway, Neighbours, Broberg (2), and Parayko, while Hofer stopped 16 out of 18 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blues defeated the Kraken by a score of 7-2 and the Avalanche by a score of 3-1. St. Louis has won four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 63 points. St. Louis has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 2.98 goals against per game, while also going 19.5% on the power play and 72.7% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 16 goals, 32 assists, and 112 shots on goal, while Jordan Kyrou has added 24 goals, 23 assists, and 166 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington is 17-19-4 with a 2.82 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this season.
Why the Blues will beat the Kings
- The Kings have lost each of their last three games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Kings and Blues at Enterprise Center.
- The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Enterprise Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blues have won the third period in five of their last six games following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kings’ last four games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Blues’ last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back 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.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last seven games at Enterprise Center against opponents on a losing streak.
St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Kyrou has scored a goal in eight of the Blues’ last 10 games against Pacific Division opponents at Enterprise Center.
- Robert Thomas has recorded at least one point in each of the Blues’ last eight games.
- Robert Thomas has recorded an assist in each of the Blues’ last eight games.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last seven games against the Blues.
- Adrian Kempe has scored at least one goal in each of the Kings’ last five games as favorites against the Blues.
- Drew Doughty has recorded at least one assist in five of the Kings’ last six games against the Blues.
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Kings vs Blues Prediction
St. Louis comes into this contest on a three game winning streak and they have allowed a total of five goals in those three games. The Blues are 14-14-3 at home this year, while the Kings are 12-15-5 on the road. Los Angeles did lose to the Stars by a score of 6-2 on Friday, so they will be on a back to back in this game. The Blues are playing very well right now and I like them to pick up another victory here, especially with the Kings continuing to struggle away from home. Take St. Louis here.