St Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Apr 2026

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Quinton Byfield Over 2.5 Shots +135

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.

Latest Quinton Byfield Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+240

First

+1400

Assists

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

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Correct Score Prediction

Blues 4 - 1 Kings

Let’s take a chance on the +1800 available that the Blues secure a 4-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blues

Kings

1-0

Blues

+4500

Kings

+4500

2-0

Blues

+4500

Kings

+4000

2-1

Blues

+1300

Kings

+1200

3-0

Blues

+3300

Kings

+2500

3-1

Blues

+1900

Kings

+1600

3-2

Blues

+850

Kings

+750

4-0

Blues

+4500

Kings

+3300

4-1

Blues

+1800

Kings

+1300

4-2

Blues

+1700

Kings

+1400

4-3

Blues

+1150

Kings

+1050

5-0

Blues

+9000

Kings

+5500

5-1

Blues

+3300

Kings

+2200

5-2

Blues

+2000

Kings

+1500

5-3

Blues

+2800

Kings

+2400

5-4

Blues

+2400

Kings

+2200

6-0

Blues

+14000

Kings

+9000

6-1

Blues

+8000

Kings

+5000

6-2

Blues

+4500

Kings

+2900

6-3

Blues

+4000

Kings

+3000

6-4

Blues

+6000

Kings

+5000

6-5

Blues

+6000

Kings

+5500

7-0

Blues

+6000

Kings

+13000

7-1

Blues

+13000

Kings

+8000

7-2

Blues

+11000

Kings

+7500

7-3

Blues

+8000

Kings

+5500

7-4

Blues

+9000

Kings

+7000

7-5

Blues

+13000

Kings

+12000

7-6

Blues

+14000

Kings

+13000

8-1

Blues

+14000

Kings

+14000

8-2

Blues

+14000

Kings

+12500

8-3

Blues

+14000

Kings

+13000

8-4

Blues

+14000

Kings

+12000

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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.

With a 59% chance of securing victory, Los Angeles Kings are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -143. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +118 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 -112.

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Moneyline

Blues

+118

Kings

-143

3-Way Moneyline

Blues

+190

Tie

+310

Kings

+114

Puck Line

Blues +1.5

-222

Kings -1.5

+176

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-108

Over 5.5

-112

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)

First

+154

Anytime

+900

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

First

+175

Anytime

+1150

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

First

+240

Anytime

+1400

Dylan Holloway (Blues)

First

+250

Anytime

+1500

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

First

+260

Anytime

+1600

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Trevor Moore (Kings)

First

+275

Anytime

+1650

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

First

+280

Anytime

+1600

Robert Thomas (Blues)

First

+290

Anytime

+1650

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

First

+290

Anytime

+1650

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

First

+300

Anytime

+1650

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Scott Laughton (Kings)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Dalibor Dvorsky (Blues)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Joel Armia (Kings)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Pius Suter (Blues)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Drew Doughty (Kings)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Jonatan Berggren (Blues)

First

+700

Anytime

+3000

Mathieu Joseph (Kings)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Jared Wright (Kings)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Philip Broberg (Blues)

First

+775

Anytime

+3500

Logan Mailloux (Blues)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Alex Turcotte (Kings)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Cam Fowler (Blues)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Jack Finley (Blues)

First

+1100

Anytime

+4500

Alexey Toropchenko (Blues)

First

+1100

Anytime

+4500

Jeff Malott (Kings)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Colton Parayko (Blues)

First

+1250

Anytime

+6000

Brian Dumoulin (Kings)

First

+1250

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Artemi Panarin (Kings)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-100

Robert Thomas (Blues)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Dylan Holloway (Blues)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Philip Broberg (Blues)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Drew Doughty (Kings)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Cam Fowler (Blues)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Artemi Panarin (Kings)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-175

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Dylan Holloway (Blues)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-100

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-115

Robert Thomas (Blues)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Scott Laughton (Kings)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Brandt Clarke (Kings)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

St Louis Blues Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +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

Puck Line

• -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

Total Goals

• 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

Total Goals

• 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

Team Stats - Avg/Game

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

Team Stats - Avg/Game

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

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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