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St. Louis (31-31-11) at Los Angeles (29-26-18)
- When: Apr 1 2026, 9:00 PM
- Where: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- TV: FDSW
St. Louis vs Los Angeles NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Los Angeles -145
Spread: Los Angeles -1.5 (+180)
Total: 5.5
Los Angeles Kings Betting Breakdown
Los Angeles is in a tight playoff race and cannot afford another slip. Sitting just one point behind a wild-card spot, urgency is at its peak.
The recent form looks rough with five losses in six games, but context matters. This team has been far better structurally than the results suggest, and they now return home looking to reset.
Adrian Kempe continues to drive the offense with 27 goals and 35 assists, while Anze Kopitar remains a steady presence in all situations. The concern is goaltending inconsistency after Darcy Kuemper struggled last outing.
That said, Los Angeles has already beaten St. Louis twice this season. They know how to control this matchup, especially in tighter, lower-scoring games.
St. Louis Blues Betting Breakdown
St. Louis comes in just four points out of a playoff spot and has been far more competitive than their record suggests.
They had a strong run before their last loss, going 10-2-2 over a 14-game stretch. That tells you this team is capable of pushing contenders.
Robert Thomas leads the way with 33 assists and 49 points, while Pavel Buchnevich and Jordan Kyrou headline a balanced scoring group with 17 goals each.
The issue is consistency on the road, where they are 13-19-4. They also have not beaten Los Angeles this season, which is a key trend for bettors.
NHL Betting Prediction
This matchup sets up as a tight, playoff-style game with both teams desperate for points.
The total at 5.5 reflects that expectation. Both teams can score, but the pressure and familiarity between these sides tend to slow things down.
Los Angeles at -145 has the matchup edge and home ice, even if their home record is not great. More importantly, they have already proven they can handle St. Louis in close games.
St. Louis has been the hotter team overall, but their road struggles and recent head-to-head results are hard to ignore.
Expect a disciplined, low-scoring battle where one or two mistakes decide everything.
Score Prediction: Kings 3, Blues 2
Pick: Los Angeles ML (-145)
Total: Under 5.5 (-115)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
