Los Angeles Kings vs St Louis Blues Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Blues

The Los Angeles Kings battle the St Louis Blues in this NHL matchup at Enterprise Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, October 21. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Our prediction is that the Kings and opponents Blues can go Over 5.5. We’re especially keen to take advantage of the -120 available.

Los Angeles Kings have suffered four straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 (OT) at Crypto.com Arena. Andrei Kuzmenko, Kevin Fiala and Trevor Moore scored one goal apiece.

St Louis Blues last game saw them claim a 3-1 home win over Dallas Stars at Enterprise Center. Jimmy Snuggerud, Pius Suter and Jordan Kyrou scored one goal each. Goalie Jordan Binnington made a total of 18 saves (.947).

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Crypto.com Arena, with the Kings claiming the win. Beating the Blues by a 2-1 scoreline. The Kings have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-14-15	2.8	.891	3
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

Jordan Binnington (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-20-7	3.3	.873	1
23/24	28-21-5	2.84	.913	3

1 win, 6 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 22.6% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 4.3 goals from 33.7 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 64.9%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, with Kevin Fiala racking up 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.64 goal against average with a .888 save percentage.

The Blues have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 26.5 shots on goal, with a 10.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.2 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

The top points scorer is Jake Neighbours with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich is next best after having 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jordan Binnington have a 2.51 GAA with a .900 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs St Louis Blues Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Los Angeles Kings vs St Louis Blues tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

An NHL encounter involving the total going Over could well be on the cards and you can get an appealing -120 that this happens. We’re expecting the net to be found several times.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Kings vs Blues stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Kings games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Kings games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Blues games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Blues games.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Pavel Buchnevich Over 0.5 Assists +115

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues) has recorded at least one assist in 4 straight games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists wager which looks attractive at +115 that he is able to cover the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 3 - 6 Blues

Let’s take a chance on the +2900 available that the Blues secure a 6-3 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Blues

1-0

Kings

+5000

Blues

+5000

2-0

Kings

+4500

Blues

+4000

2-1

Kings

+1400

Blues

+1300

3-0

Kings

+3400

Blues

+2800

3-1

Kings

+1900

Blues

+1700

3-2

Kings

+900

Blues

+800

4-0

Kings

+4500

Blues

+3400

4-1

Kings

+1800

Blues

+1400

4-2

Kings

+1700

Blues

+1400

4-3

Kings

+1100

Blues

+1000

5-0

Kings

+8000

Blues

+6000

5-1

Kings

+3000

Blues

+2200

5-2

Kings

+2000

Blues

+1500

5-3

Kings

+2800

Blues

+2200

5-4

Kings

+2200

Blues

+2000

6-0

Kings

+13000

Blues

+9000

6-1

Kings

+7500

Blues

+5000

6-2

Kings

+4000

Blues

+2900

6-3

Kings

+3500

Blues

+2900

6-4

Kings

+5500

Blues

+5000

6-5

Kings

+5500

Blues

+5000

7-0

Kings

+5500

Blues

+14000

7-1

Kings

+12500

Blues

+8000

7-2

Kings

+10000

Blues

+7000

7-3

Kings

+7500

Blues

+5500

7-4

Kings

+8000

Blues

+6600

7-5

Kings

+12000

Blues

+11000

7-6

Kings

+13000

Blues

+12500

8-1

Kings

+13000

Blues

+14000

8-2

Kings

+13000

Blues

+12000

8-3

Kings

+13000

Blues

+13000

8-4

Kings

+14000

Blues

+12000

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Los Angeles Kings vs St Louis Blues 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.

With a 55% chance of securing victory, St Louis Blues are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -122. At +102, Los Angeles Kings are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -130.

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Moneyline

Kings

+102

Blues

-122

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

+180

Tie

+330

Blues

+116

Puck Line

Kings +1.5

-263

Blues -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

St Louis Blues Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.40 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 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 21.7
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.2
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 22.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 9.2
• Faceoff Wins : 23.4
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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