Blues vs Kings Prediction
The St. Louis Blues and Los Angeles Kings face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Scotiabank Saddledome.
What Blues Offense Shows Up Here?
The Blues two games ago scored five goals and that ledto the easy victory. In the last game the offense really struggled scoring only a goal and they ended up losing by four. Joef Hofer saved 17 of the 21 shots that he faced before he was pulled. The Blues are averaging 2.8 goals while their defense is giving up 2.67 goals per game. The offense is ranked 125th overall and that is something that is going to need to be improved. It hurt them in the last game and it can’t be an issue again here.
Blues Betting Trends'
- The Blues have won three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in six of the Blues' last seven games at Crypto.com Arena.
- The Blues have won the third period in each of their last three games.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in eight of the Blues' last nine Saturday games.
What a Start for The Kings
The Kings come into this game with a 9-3-3 record overall and they are coming off a big victory in the last game. The Kings scored two goals against the Florida Panthers and that was enough for the one goal victory. The Kings are averaging 3.87 goals while their defense is giving up 2.73 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd while the defense is ranked 8th. The Kings were a real wild card heading into the season, but they sure have been impressive. Adrian Kempe has scored seven goals and added nine assists.
Kings Betting Trends
- The Kings have lost each of their last three games as home favorites following a win.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Kings' last eight games.
- The Kings have won the third period in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the Kings' last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Kings are going to find success here. The Blues offense really struggled in the last game and it’s going to be no different here. The Kings defense is ranked 8th and they are going to make life really tough on the Blues. The Kings are going to score four gaols and that is going to be enough for Los Angeles to get the job done with ease. Back the Kings on the money line to cash here.
