NHL Betting Preview: Blues vs Kings
The St Louis Blues square off against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, April 1.
Strong Case for Backing Under 5.5
We’re going for Under 5.5 goals when the Blues meet the Kings. Our prediction is on offer at -108 and we’re expecting it to be low scoring.
Previous H2H Saw Kings Win in Shootouts
St Louis Blues lost on the road in their previous game. San Jose Sharks won 5-4 at SAP Center. Philip Broberg was one of four different players on the scoresheet.
Los Angeles Kings have lost their last four home games, most recently suffering a 6-2 defeat to Utah Mammoth at Crypto.com Arena. Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar each scored one goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 5-4 in favor of the Kings when they last played the Blues, with the encounter taking place at Enterprise Center. The Kings have beaten the Blues in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.
Starting Goalies
Joel Hofer (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
19-12-5
2.6
.908
6
23/24
15-12-1
2.65
.913
1
Darcy Kuemper (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
18-14-13
2.7
.896
3
23/24
13-14-3
3.31
.890
1
St Louis Blues – Last 10 Games
6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 13.8% powerplay efficiency. The Blues have given up 1.9 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.
Dylan Holloway is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Jimmy Snuggerud racking up 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 1.92 goal against average with a .938 save percentage, including one shutout.
Los Angeles Kings – Last 10 Games
The Kings have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.7%.
The top points scorer is Artemi Panarin with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Quinton Byfield is next in line after registering 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 2.42 GAA with a .894 SV%, including one shutout.
St Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks
Join us as we dissect the best St Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’ve taken the view that the teams will go under the total goals line in this NHL clash. Therefore, our pick is to back the Under selection with confidence at -108.
We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NHL stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate hockey predictions.
Key Blues vs Kings stats:
The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blues games on the road.The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blues games on the road.The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Kings games.The 5.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Kings games.Under 5.5 Probability
The best sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Our Game Prediction
Under 5.5 Goals @ -108
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Player Prop Picks
Quinton Byfield (Kings) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We recommend backing the +135 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.
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St Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Make Kings Likelier Winners
With a 60% chance of securing victory, Los Angeles Kings are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -147. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +122 about St Louis Blues.
The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -115.
If you’re betting on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager before the puck drops and during the games.
Artemi Panarin is the First Goalscorer Favorite
Artemi Panarin can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at +154. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +900.
Player Goals
Artemi Panarin (Kings)
Adrian Kempe (Kings)
Quinton Byfield (Kings)
Dylan Holloway (Blues)
Player Assists
Artemi Panarin (Kings)
Robert Thomas (Blues)
Adrian Kempe (Kings)
Anze Kopitar (Kings)
Player Shots
Artemi Panarin (Kings)
Adrian Kempe (Kings)
Quinton Byfield (Kings)
Dylan Holloway (Blues)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
St Louis Blues Stats
Los Angeles Kings Stats
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 25.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 13.3
Faceoff Wins : 24.1
Hits: 18.7
Giveaways: 13.9
Takeaways: 4.4
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 23.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 9.7
Blocks: 13.1
Faceoff Wins : 22.8
Hits: 18.2
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 4.1
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 28.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 15.1
Faceoff Wins : 28.5
Hits: 24.7
Giveaways: 13.5
Takeaways: 3.8
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 28.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 6.5
Blocks: 16.3
Faceoff Wins : 29.3
Hits: 26.2
Giveaways: 13
Takeaways: 4.4
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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