The St. Louis Blues (31-27-6) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (31-20-9) on Saturday, March 8th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on ESPN+. The Blues are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Kings are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blackhawks. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Blues vs Kings

The St. Louis Blues Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues improved to 31-27-6. St. Louis covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, resulting in a push.

After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues responded with four unanswered goals. Three different players contributed to the scoring, with Colton Parayko leading the way, netting two goals.

The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 31-20-9. Los Angeles held a 3-2 lead in the third period before Chicago tied it up with just 31 seconds left, and the Blackhawks eventually won in a shootout.

The Kings were favored by -1.5 goals, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals. The combined score reached 7, surpassing the pre-game total.

St. Louis Offense Breakdown

Colton Parayko led the way for the Blues with his second and third goals of the season, adding a fifth assist on Pavel Buchnevich’s fourth goal, which came on an empty net with 39 seconds left. Parayko was efficient, scoring on both of his shots on goal. Jordan Kyrou contributed with his third goal of the season, which was unassisted.

After a scoreless first period, the Blues netted three goals in the second, with Parayko’s first coming 3:29 into the period. St. Louis took 24 shots on goal and finished with 14 giveaways.

Kings Offense Breakdown

Alex Laferriere led the way for the Kings, scoring his 7th and 8th goals of the season. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the year, along with his 4th assist. Kevin Fiala was also active, picking up his 4th and 5th assists.

The Kings fired 40 shots on goal, with Laferriere scoring on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. They scored again at 1:23 in the second period, and Danault’s goal came at 8:12 in the third period. Los Angeles finished with 13 giveaways.

St. Louis Team Defense

Defensively, St. Louis gave up the first goal just 5:25 into the first period and another at 13:52 in the third, but they held Toronto scoreless for a crucial stretch from the second period into the third. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the Blues’ defense added 17 hits and 3 takeaways.

Los Angeles Team Defense

Defensively, the Kings will look to bounce back after allowing three goals in the third period and another three in the shootout in their previous game against the Blackhawks. Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 24 hits.

Blues vs Kings Trends

• Across the Blues last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
• In their last ten games at home, the Kings have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-4.
• In their last five contests as the favorite, St. Louis has a poor record vs the puck line going 2-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 4-1.

Blues vs Kings Prediction

For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Kings are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -193, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.

If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Blues to cover. Even in the event of a Kings victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Blues should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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