St. Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 3/8/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Blues (+125) Kings (-145)

The Los Angeles Kings (31-20-9) are welcoming the St. Louis Blues (30-27-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Blues at +125 while the Kings are at -145. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The St. Louis Blues had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Kings in the last game they played. St. Louis earned 4 penalty minutes in this outing. They also had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. The Blues didn't have their best offensive outing in this game. In the game, they converted 2 of the 30 shots they looked to score on.

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St. Louis Blues opponents have tallied 150 power play opportunities (27th in the NHL) and have notched 44 goals in those attempts. The Blues so far have had 1,774 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .894. St. Louis has taken 1,706 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.4%. At even strength, the Blues have allowed 144 goals while getting 150 when they are on offense. St. Louis steps onto the ice with 142 power play chances and they have notched 28 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 19.72%. For the current season, they sit with 66 points and their points percentage comes in at .524. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the St. Louis Blues have notched 178 goals (19th in the league) for the year and have allowed 188.

The man in goal for this game is Joel Hofer. Hofer has been in net for 61 games throughout his professional hockey career. He has amassed an overall record of 30-21-4 and he started in 56 games. Opponents have been able to score 156 goals versus Hofer in his professional hockey career and his goals against rate is 4.43. Hofer has seen 1,662 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 1,506 saves. His save percentage sits at .906 for his 2,115 minutes between the pipes. Over the course of his time in hockey, Hofer has 29 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .518.

In their last outing, Los Angeles opposed the Blues in a matchup where the Kings got the tie by a final of 2-2. They had 2 power play chances in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Kings earned 2 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they tried.

Los Angeles has taken 1,677 shots (26th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 10.02%, while allowing the other team 1,534 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 81.18% on the other teams 170 power play tries, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.6%. They have recorded 140 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 15.00%. The Kings have scored 147 goals at even strength and 21 goals (30th in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 159 goals to be scored by of a combination of 127 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the campaign, the Los Angeles Kings have earned a total of 168 goals, 71 points, as well as a points percentage of .592.

For the opposition you will find Darcy Kuemper patrolling the crease. The opposition is averaging 2.82 goals/game and he has relinquished 1,035 goals in total. Kuemper's quality start rate is 55.0% and he has made 221 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has been a starter 402 games and has racked up 22,034 mins. Kuemper holds a lifetime record of 196-143-53 and has been in goal for 423 games. He has racked up 10,961 saves out of 11,996 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .914.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles (-145)

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