by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Blues +130, Kings -155; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Blues +130, Kings -155; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Blues +125, Kings -150; Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Season Record
St Louis Blues: 31-31-11 (7th place, Central Division)
Los Angeles Kings: 29-26-18 (4th place, Pacific Division)
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St Louis Blues: 6-2-2 last 10
Los Angeles Kings: 3-3-4 last 10
St Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings Preview and Analysis
The Blues are entering this game with 73 points, a 31-31-11 record overall, and they are 13-19-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the San Jose Sharks in their last game, losing that one on the road 5-4. Cam Fowler, Pavel Buchnevich, Philip Broberg, and Theo Lindstein each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Jake Neighbours led the team in assists with 2 while Dylan Holloway led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Joel Hofer was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 5 goals on 29 shots with 24 saves and a .828 save percentage. Their offense has scored 195 goals this season averaging 2.7 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 232 goals against them allowing 3.2 goals per game.
The Kings are entering this game with 76 points, a 29-26-18 record overall, and they are 10-17-8 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Utah Mammoth in their last game, losing that one at home 6-2. Adrian Kempe and Anže Kopitar each scored 1 goal for them in that one. Adrian Kempe and Joel Edmundson each led the team in assists with 1 while Joel Armia and Scott Laughton each led the team in shots on net in that game with 4. Darcy Kuemper was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 5 goals on 16 shots with 11 saves and a .688 sv percentage before getting pulled and replaced by Anton Forsberg who stopped all 11 shots he faced. Their offense has scored 195 goals this season averaging 2.7 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 222 goals against them allowing 3 goals per game.
Blues vs Kings Prediction
The current betting odds have the Blues listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Blues haven't looked good in their games this season with their 31-31-11 record overall which has them in the bottom half of their division in the West. They haven't been a good road team either with their 13-19-4 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Kings haven't looked good in their games this season with their 29-26-18 record overall which has them in the bottom half of their division in the West. They have looked terrible on home ice too with their 10-17-8 home record this season. Both of these teams are fighting for a Wild Card spot and the Kings are in better position at the moment, but they haven't looked good lately and have been taking a dive at the wrong time. They are 3-3-4 in their last 10 games and coming off a loss to the Mammoth in their last one. They haven't really been a good team all year either. The Blues have also had a lot of trouble this season and have been near the bottom of the standings for most of the season, but they have put themselves in a position to make a run at the playoffs and they have been hot lately. They are off a 5-4 loss to the Sharks in their last one and almost pulled out a win in a tight game, but they are still 6-2-2 in their last 10 games and will be looking to bounce back against a Kings team that has been flailing. The Blues may not be the better team this year, but lately they have looked a lot better and this is good value for the hotter team coming into town. The best way to place a bet here is on the Blues to win this game.
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NHL Betting Trends
St Louis Blues: 121-123 (+11.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 71-72 (+25.9 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 to +200. 62-57 (+15.3 units) on the moneyline revenging a loss versus opponent. 88-57 UNDER as an underdog.
Los Angeles Kings: 123-124 (-40.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 41-36 (-13.4 units) on the moneyline as a home favorite of -200 or less. 55-56 (-37.1 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a losing record. 11-3 UNDER after a blowout loss by 4 goals or more in their previous game.
Key Injuries
St Louis Blues: T. Tucker (D) Out - Lower-Body.
Los Angeles Kings: S. Helenius (C) Day To Day - Undisclosed. A. Kuzmenko (LW) Out - Meniscus. K. Fiala (LW) Out For Season - Leg.
Notable Quotes
"That had a playoff feel to it. For us, it's a lot of disappointment, hanging heads right now. I love the way we kept fighting to get back in it, but in the end, we made too many mistakes." - Jim Montgomery after his team’s loss against the Sharks in their game on Monday.
“I can tell you this, people say it’s luck and there’s bounces. You make your own luck in this world. You do it right long enough, things happen. We didn’t come ready to play good enough today." - D.J. Smith after his team’s loss against the Mammoth in their game on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
St Louis Blues
LW Dylan Holloway
C Robert Thomas
RW Jimmy Snuggerud
LD Philip Broberg
RD Logan Mailloux
G Joel Hofer
Los Angeles Kings
LW Artemi Panarin
C Anze Kopitar
RW Adrian Kempe
LD Mikey Anderson
RD Drew Doughty
G Darcy Kuemper
Statistical Leaders
St Louis Blues
Points: Robert Thomas (49)
Goals: Pavel Buchnevich (17)
Assists: Robert Thomas (33)
GAA: Joel Hofer (2.59)
Los Angeles Kings
Points: Adrian Kempe (62)
Goals: Adrian Kempe (27)
Assists: Adrian Kempe (35)
GAA: Darcy Kuemper (2.67)
Coaches:
St Louis Blues: Jim Montgomery (2nd season)
Los Angeles Kings: D.J. Smith (Interim)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
