St. Louis Blues @ Los Angeles Kings - March 8, 2025

Alright, folks! Buckle up because we’ve got a showdown brewing between the St. Louis Blues and the Los Angeles Kings this Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. As a die-hard fan of my team, I can’t help but bleed blue when these two squads hit the ice. It’s going to be a nail-biter, that’s for sure!

Let’s dive into what we can expect from this match-up. The oddsmakers have installed the Kings as favorites at -175 on the moneyline, but let me tell you—things aren’t so clear-cut. Yes, the Kings have been solid this season with a record of 24-12-5, but they’re currently riding a rough patch, losing their last five games straight and struggling to cover spreads lately. That’s right; they’re 0-5 against the spread in their last five outings! With stats showing that they average about 2.8 goals per game and only convert on 15% of their power plays, it’s no wonder they’re having trouble finding that spark.

On the flip side, our beloved Blues come into this game with a record of 21-20-4. They’ve proven that they’re capable of playing hard-hitting hockey lately; winning six out of their last eight games is no small feat! They’ve scored an average of about 2.825 goals per game and boast a more robust power play percentage than the Kings at nearly 20%. Last time these two teams met in L.A., St. Louis skated away with a win—and if history has taught us anything, it’s that momentum is key!

When analyzing defense stats, it’s apparent that both teams are fighting some battles on that front too—Los Angeles has an impressive save percentage at around 89.6%, while St. Louis isn’t too far behind at 89.4%. However, there’s a significant discrepancy in penalty kill percentages: Los Angeles excels with an 81% success rate while St. Louis struggles mightily at just over 70%. If St. Louis hopes to come out victorious or even cover the spread here, they’ll need to keep those penalties to a minimum.

So what can we expect? My prediction? I’m banking on St. Louis pulling off another upset victory over L.A., especially considering how hungry they’ve looked recently—winning four out of their last six games on average! Sure, we might see some back-and-forth action early on but I’m thinking St. Louis covers the spread once again as underdogs because let’s face it—they’re due for another triumph against these Kings.

As for scoring? I’d lean toward an UNDER outcome tonight given how tightly contested these matches tend to be combined with both teams’ recent trends in low-scoring affairs.

So grab your lucky jersey (you know I will), settle down with your friends or family decked out in blues gear and get ready for what should be an exhilarating night of hockey action! Let’s go Blues!