The Los Angeles Kings (31-17-7) head to Enterprise Center for a crucial matchup against the St. Louis Blues (27-26-6) on Saturday night, with both teams looking to strengthen their positions in the competitive Western Conference standings.
The Kings enter the contest following a tight 3-2 loss to the Canucks, while the Blues come in with momentum after an impressive 7-2 victory over the Kraken in their previous outing.
Los Angeles has demonstrated offensive capability this season with 160 goals scored, though they've struggled recently on the power play, converting just 15.63% of their opportunities.
The Blues have shown their scoring prowess at home, particularly on the power play where they've maintained a 19.70% success rate, significantly higher than their opponents' season average.
Between the pipes, the goaltending battle features Jordan Binnington for the Blues, who holds a career record of 162-113-35, facing off against the Kings' Darcy Kuemper, who brings a .914 career save percentage to the contest.
As these Western Conference rivals prepare to face off at Enterprise Center, both teams' recent performances suggest an evenly matched affair that could come down to special teams execution and goaltending excellence.
St. Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction: who will win?
For tonight's St. Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 58.5% chance of defeating the Blues.
Los Angeles Kings: 58.5% win probability
- Superior defensive efficiency (150 goals against compared to Blues' 180)
- Better overall record (31 wins in 57 games vs Blues' 28 wins in 60 games)
- Higher points percentage (70 points in 57 games vs Blues' 62 points in 60 games)
St. Louis Blues: 41.5% win probability
- Weaker defensive performance (180 goals against, ranking 11th in Western Conference)
- Lower win percentage (28 wins in 60 games, 0.467 win percentage)
- Negative goal differential (-8 goals, scoring 172 while conceding 180)
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St. Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings odds
Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the St. Louis Blues host the Los Angeles Kings at home on Saturday, March 01.
| St. Louis Blues | Los Angeles Kings | |
|---|---|---|
| HOME_AWAY | +100 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -115 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
St. Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings preview
The Los Angeles Kings (31-17-7) head to Enterprise Center for a compelling matchup against the St. Louis Blues (27-26-6) this Saturday night, with oddsmakers giving the Kings a slight edge in what promises to be a closely contested battle.
The Kings enter this matchup looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-2 loss to the Canucks, where they struggled to capitalize on their power play opportunities despite having four attempts.
Los Angeles has demonstrated solid offensive capabilities this season, notching 160 goals while maintaining a respectable .627 points percentage, though their power play efficiency at 15.63% suggests room for improvement.
The Blues, coming off an impressive 7-2 victory over the Kraken, have shown they can be explosive offensively when firing on all cylinders, particularly on the power play where they've converted at a 19.70% rate.
Between the pipes, the goaltending matchup features Darcy Kuemper for the Kings, bringing his solid .914 career save percentage, against Jordan Binnington, who's compiled a respectable 162-113-35 career record for the Blues.
The Kings' defensive prowess is evident in their season statistics, having allowed just 139 goals while scoring 160, making them one of the more balanced teams in the league.
St. Louis has struggled with consistency this season, as reflected in their .508 points percentage, but their recent dominant win suggests they're capable of competing with any team on any given night.
With predictive models giving the Kings a narrow 52% chance of victory, this matchup at Enterprise Center shapes up to be an intriguing contest between two teams with contrasting styles and momentum.
Keep an eye on the special teams battle, as the Blues' superior power play percentage could prove decisive in what's expected to be a tight affair.
Key stats
- 1LA Kings are 4 positions higher in standings (7th vs 11th) with 70 points compared to Blues' 62 points
- 2Kings have better defensive record with 150 goals against vs Blues' 180 goals against
- 3Kings' recent form (LLWWL) shows slightly better performance than Blues (WWWLW)
- 4Kings have played fewer games (57) than Blues (60), giving them more potential points to gain
St. Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings form
St. Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings head to head
St. Louis Blues
33%
Los Angeles Kings
67%
Mar 13, 2024
St. Louis Blues
3 : 1
Los Angeles Kings
Jan 28, 2024
St. Louis Blues
4 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 19, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
5 : 1
St. Louis Blues
Mar 27, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
7 : 6
St. Louis Blues
Mar 5, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 2
St. Louis Blues
Nov 1, 2022
St. Louis Blues
1 : 5
Los Angeles Kings
