Kings vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - March 8

The Los Angeles Kings (31-20-9, on a five-game losing streak) host the St. Louis Blues (31-27-6) at Crypto.com Arena. The game on Saturday, March 8 starts at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is a look at which team we pick to emerge with the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

In the past 10 games, the Blues are 7-2-1 while putting up 38 goals against 28 goals allowed. On 21 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (23.8%).

Kings vs. Blues Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Kings 3, Blues 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Kings (-202)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

• The Kings have gone 3-9-12 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 31-20-9.
• In the 19 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-3-6 record (good for 26 points).
• In the 10 games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they've finished 0-8-2 (two points).
• Los Angeles has finished 5-8-5 in the 18 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 15 points).
• The Kings are 26-0-2 in the 28 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 54 points).
• In the 18 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 27 points after finishing 13-4-1.
• In the 33 games when it outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 17-11-5 (39 points).
• The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 11-8-3 to record 25 points.

Blues Splits and Trends

• The Blues have a record of 31-27-6 this season and are 9-6-15 in overtime contests.
• In the 24 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
• This season the Blues recorded just one goal in 12 games and have gone 1-9-2 (four points).
• St. Louis has earned 10 points (4-11-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
• The Blues have earned 54 points in their 33 games with at least three goals scored.
• St. Louis has scored a single power-play goal in 24 games this season and has registered 21 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 13-11-0 (26 points).
• The Blues have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 14-15-5 to register 33 points.

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Kings vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

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