Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues Betting Picks

The season numbers don't show it, but the Blues have been very consistent in producing goals since January. St. Louis has tallied at least three goals in all but four of its last 22 games. Dylan Holloway (6G,10A), Robert Thomas (5G,11A), and Jimmy Snuggerud (7G,8A) led the team in scoring for March, and the Blues have scored nine goals in their last two games. Discounting a shutout win against the hapless Canucks, the Kings are giving up an average of 4.2 goals a game during their last five games. LA just surrendered six goals to Utah in its last game this past Saturday. The Kings have changed their approach and become much more offense-minded since acquiring Artemi Panarin and making a coaching change. They have been good for at least three goals a game in nine of their last 13 games. Both teams can take advantage of each other's weaknesses in killing penalties. The Kings are 30th on the penalty kill, while the Blues rank 27th in the category. Take the OVER. 

Los Angeles will try to make it two in a row after defeating the New York Rangers 4-3 on Tuesday, snapping a four-game skid with three of the losses in overtime or a shootout. The Kings have had three days off while St. Louis is playing a back-to-back after losing its third straight 3-2 to Dallas on Friday night. The Blues are playing their fourth game in seven days, and the first three were on the road. They have averaged only 2.0 goals per game over nine games. Darcy Kuemper will make a quick return from an injury and is likely to start for the Kings. He is 12-9-9 with a 2.52 goals-against average with two shutouts this season. Joel Hofer is 11-10-2 for the Blues, who have lost six straight against Western Conference teams, and five in a row versus teams with losing records. Los Angeles has won six of eight Saturday games. Take the Kings.

Los Angeles has lost four in a row, with the offense slipping to 24th in goals scored and shooting percentage. The Kings are on a 17-12 run UNDER the total in regular-season play. St. Louis plays its second straight at home after a 3-1 win over Dallas. The offense ranks 17th in goals scored and shooting percentage, plus 23rd on the power play. St. Louis is 2-1 UNDER the total at home this season, and this total is too high. Take Los Angeles/St. Louis UNDER the total. 

Los Angeles is in double revenge after losing twice to the Blues this month, and the Kings will try to snap a five-game skid. Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper bounced back from a couple of rough outings and stopped 28 of 30 shots through overtime in the Kings' 3-2 shootout loss to the Blues on Wednesday. He is 18-8-7 with a 2.36 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage with two shutouts this season. Joel Hofer is expected to start for St. Louis and has a 3.08 GAA in 2024-25. The Kings have won 14 of their past 18 home games and they have won 19 of 26 home contests this season. St. Louis is playing a back-to-back after defeating Anaheim 4-3 last night. Take the Kings.