St. Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/1

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The St. Louis Blues and the Los Angeles Kings are set for a regular season game at Crypto.com Arena. The game will take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Blues, under the guidance of Head Coach Jim Montgomery, have a record of 31-31-11. They rank 13th in the Western Conference and 7th in the Western Central Division. On the other hand, the Kings, led by Interim Head Coach D.J. Smith, hold a 29-26-18 record. They sit at 9th in the Western Conference and 4th in the Western Pacific Division.

Blues vs Kings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles Kings
  • Venue: Crypto.com Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Los Angeles Kings -144, St. Louis Blues +122

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues are coming off a close game against the San Jose Sharks. They lost 5-4, even though they had 26 shots on goal. Their power play was effective, scoring two goals.

In their recent games, the Blues have shown strong offensive performances. Against the Toronto Maple Leafs, they scored five goals and won 5-1. Jake Neighbours contributed with two assists, showcasing his playmaking ability.

Defensively, the Blues have been solid, as seen in their game against the Washington Capitals. They won 3-0, with the Capitals only managing 21 shots on goal. Jordan Binnington did not face any shots in that game, but the defense helped secure the shutout.

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have had a mix of results in their recent games. In their last home game against the Utah Mammoth, they lost 6-2. Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar each scored a goal, but the team struggled defensively.

The Kings showed strong defense in their game against the Vancouver Canucks. They secured a 4-0 victory with Darcy Kuemper stopping all 19 shots. Quinton Byfield and Trevor Moore both contributed a goal and an assist.

Artemi Panarin is a key player for the Kings, leading the team with 75 points this season. Adrian Kempe follows with 62 points and is known for his physical play. The team ranks 24th in goals scored this season, indicating room for improvement offensively.

BTB Betting Pick

The Los Angeles Kings are the favorites with a moneyline of -144. They have a strong defense, ranking 6th in goals against. The Kings are projected to win with a score of 3-2. Picking the Kings to win straight up is a solid choice.

The total for this game is set at 5.5. Both teams have average scoring and solid defenses. The projected score is 3-2, totaling 5 goals. Taking the under at 5.5 (-107) seems reasonable based on these projections.