Match Analysis: St Louis Blues vs Los Angeles Kings – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-22
- Time: 12:10 AM UTC
- Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
Game Overview
The St. Louis Blues host the Los Angeles Kings in a regular-season NHL matchup. Both teams come into this game with competitive rosters, and the Blues hold a slight home advantage. The Kings' goalie Darcy Kuemper has been recovering but might suit up, while St. Louis's Oskar Sundqvist recently returned to practice from a lower-body injury. Recent form indicates both teams have scoring potential, with the Blues showing better recent offensive output.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Blues have recently won 3-1 against the Stars with strong special teams and solid defense. The Kings have had mixed results; their goalie Kuemper's availability might impact their defensive stability. The Blues showed a convincing win margin in recent games, while the Kings are in a recovery phase with key players still returning to full form.
- Historically, the Blues have a competitive edge at home against the Kings, with close margins in most matchups. The Kings have occasionally pulled off wins on the road but are generally underdogs in this rivalry when visiting St. Louis.
- Los Angeles Kings' Darcy Kuemper is recovering from a lower-body injury but skated recently and may play. Samuel Bolduc is also notable but recently played in the AHL. The Blues have Oskar Sundqvist coming back from injury and Pius Suter in good form.
- The game is at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, giving the Blues home-ice advantage, including last change and crowd support. The Kings are starting a five-game road trip, which can add travel fatigue.
- The Blues are motivated to capitalize on home ice early in the season and build momentum. The Kings aim to stabilize their lineup during their road trip and gain confidence with key players returning.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Los Angeles Kings: 110, St Louis Blues: -130 | St Louis Blues | β β β β β 75% |
| Spread | Los Angeles Kings: +1.5 -230, St Louis Blues: -1.5 190 | St Louis Blues -1.5 | β β β β β 70% |
| Over/under | Over 5.5: -115, Under 5.5: -105 | Over 5.5 | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | St Louis Blues 1% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 5.5 3% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 5.5 at 3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 3.3% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
St. Louis Blues are favored to win by a 2-goal margin considering home advantage, team health, and recent performances. They are likely to control the pace and capitalize on the Kingsβ potential defensive vulnerabilities.
Predicted Score: St. Louis Blues 4 – 2 Los Angeles Kings