Los Angeles Kings (32-20-11) vs. St. Louis Blues (32-29-3)
Los Angeles Kings vs. St. Louis Blues 3/13/24 – As we prepare to enjoy yet another thrilling NHL regular season matchup on Wednesday, the Los Angeles Kings take on the St. Louis Blues for what promises to be an intriguing contest. Both teams boast impressive records with respectable season performance. Fans seeking NHL best free predictions anticipate this matchup due to its potential close competition between both sides.
The Los Angeles Kings’ offensive lineup is anchored by Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar, and Quinton Byfield, the club’s top scorers and point generators. Fiala, with 57 points (21 goals, 36 assists) together with Kopitar’s 53 points and Byfield’s 47, form a lethal front line. They’ll have to deal with a Blues defence, which has had good as well as bad moments, in their upcoming game. The Kings’ offense might be strong enough to beat their rivals because they have depth in their players and they are good at penetrating defenses.
However, the St. Louis Blues also have their own impressive collection of forwards such as Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou, and Pavel Buchnevich. Thomas, having a great 69 points (20 goals and 49 assists) and with Kyrou and Buchnevich contributions, their team will give a hard time to any defensive line. They will be the decisive factors in the match, by playing smart and placing their power play master Buchnevich in the right spots.
Los Angeles Kings vs. St. Louis Blues 3/13/24 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Enterprise Center |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Cam Talbot vs. Goaltender Jordan Binnington
Cam Talbot has had a meaningful season for the game and made 0.916 save percentage, showing his stability between the sheets. With his tendency to frustrate the Blues’ attacks, in particular at their worst times, he will be the additional weapon needed by the Kings. Talbot’s experience and equanimity in pressured situations may just turn out to be a decisive factor in a game which not many foresee as a team win.
On the other hand, Jordan Binnington for Blues has demonstrated resilience and skill to save 0.911. Binnington has appeared in 46 games while the team has clinched the Stanley Cup. Binnington’s performance in the shootout and his continued resiliency can be the difference between the Blues winning or losing this game with so much on the line
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As the betting odds for this matchup remain to be determined, insights and recommendations will hinge on updates closer to game day. The performance trends of both teams, along with their head-to-head statistics, will play a significant role in shaping the odds.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends
The Kings have a strong record over their recent performances, posting a 4-1 win for their last 5 matches. On the other hand, their ATS may be showing some mixed results to imply inconsistency. Their ATS road performance shows that they are resilient teams that are better than us as far as it being away.
St. Louis Blues Betting Trends
The Blues overcame two straight defeats (2-3 in last five games) but left much to be desired. They are slightly successful in developing their ATS performance since they are competing on par with the heavyweights. Odds makers usually take into account a team’s home ATS record when determining if a team can cover spreads, which can affect betting decisions for bettors.
Los Angeles Kings vs. St. Louis Blues 3/13/24 Betting Picks
The clash seems to be one of the most likely to register an upset with the preference for the underdog coming in. Seeing as the Kings have a powerful offense that gives a chance for Talbot to show his expertise, the Kings could have a slight edge over the Blues, who, although they have their best offensive team players, are not to Binnington’s mercy.
In analyzing the premium sport prediction, the Kings recent shape who perform well against the spread winning draws away from home seem to be good picks for the game. Although there is no guarantee that statistics will determine the game dynamics as well as the actual performance of goalkeepers, there is a reason to believe that those numbers will still have a significant and determinative influence. Governed by the goaltender’s ability and the offense performances, the under/over line will be much closer.
Free Pick and Prediction: Los Angeles Kings 3, St. Louis Blues 2.