St. Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, 3/4/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: St. Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings

Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023

Location: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA

TV: Bally Sports West

Odds/Point Spread: Blues (+188) Kings (-225)

Crypto.com Arena is the site where the Los Angeles Kings (35-20-8) will meet the St. Louis Blues (27-29-5) on Saturday. The moneyline on this game has the Blues at +188 while the Kings are at -225. The betting total comes in at 7.

The St. Louis Blues went home feeling good about their game by earning a 6-3 win over the Sharks in their previous contest . St. Louis accounted for 2 penalty minutes for this matchup. The Blues had a good offensive output in the win. Additionally, they had 3 power play opportunities and were able to notch 2 goals. While out there on the ice, they finished 6 out of the 23 shots they looked to score on.

In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the St. Louis Blues have earned 186 goals (21st in the league) this season and have allowed 222. For the current campaign, they have recorded 59 points and their points percentage is .484. St. Louis is sitting with 179 power play chances and they have scored 37 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 20.67%. While at even strength, the Blues have allowed the opponent to score 187 goals while earning 149 of their own. St. Louis has taken 1,752 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.6%. The Blues have had 1,971 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .887. St. Louis Blues opponents have earned 150 power play opportunities (31st in pro hockey) and have a total of 35 goals in those attempts.

The man in net for this game is Jordan Binnington. Opponents have been able to score 555 goals against Binnington in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.74. Binnington has participated in 209 games during his pro hockey career. His save percentage is .907 in his 12,150 mins between the pipes. He has compiled a record of 111-67-25 and he has started in 205 games. During his career on the ice, Binnington has earned 106 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .517. Binnington has seen 5,989 shots taken against him and has amassed 5,434 total saves.

When they took the ice last, Los Angeles faced the Canadiens in an outing where the Kings ended up with the victory by a score of 3-2. They had 4 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Kings notched 3 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they pursued.

The Kings have 155 goals at even strength and 53 goals (4th in the NHL) while on the power play. Los Angeles has attempted 2,031 shots (7th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.24%, while allowing the opposition 1,783 shots. On the season, the Los Angeles Kings have accumulated 208 goals, 78 points, as well as a points percentage of .619. They have granted a total of 212 goals to be scored by of a combination of 160 goals at even strength and 52 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 211 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 25.12%. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 75.59% on their opponents 213 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 88.1%.

Across the ice you will find Pheonix Copley in goal. He has accounted for 1,416 saves out of the 1,574 shots attempted against him, which gives him a rate of .900. Copley has amassed a career mark of 35-13-5 and has participated in 59 games. He has been a starter 53 games and has played for a total of 3,279 minutes. Copley's quality start percentage sits at 52.8% and he has 28 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. The opposition is averaging 2.89 goals/game and he has conceded 158 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take St. Louis (+188)

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