The St. Louis Blues (31-27-6) are set to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (31-20-9) on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. This game is crucial for both teams as they aim to solidify their positions in the Western Conference standings.
St. Louis Blues
The Blues have had a mixed season so far, currently sitting in the middle of the Central Division. They have shown flashes of brilliance but have struggled with consistency. Key players for the Blues include:
Brayden Schenn: Leading the team with 39 points, including two goals in their recent win against the Anaheim Ducks.
Robert Thomas: Contributing significantly with 40 assists this season.
Jordan Binnington: The goaltender with a solid performance, allowing 2.78 goals per game and a .899 save percentage.
Defensively, the Blues are allowing an average of 2.98 goals per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been playing well recently, winning five of their last six games2.
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings have had a strong season, currently sitting in the third seed in the Pacific Division. However, they have struggled recently, losing five straight games. Key players for the Kings include:
Adrian Kempe: Leading the team with 50 points, including 26 goals and 24 assists.
Anze Kopitar: Contributing significantly with 48 points this season.
Darcy Kuemper: The goaltender with a solid performance, allowing 2.36 goals per game and a .912 save percentage.
Defensively, the Kings are allowing an average of 2.65 goals per game, which is sixth in the league. They have been struggling on the power play, ranking 30th in the NHL with a 15.2% overall conversion rate3.
Game Insights
Goals/Game: The Blues are averaging 2.83 goals per game, while the Kings are averaging 2.80 goals.
Power Play: The Blues are converting over 19% of their power play opportunities, while the Kings are ninth in the league in penalty kills.
Penalty Kill: The Blues have an 82.5% success rate on the penalty kill, while the Kings have an 81.3% success rate.
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Los Angeles Kings – 190
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 7, 2025
