Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues Picks and Predictions for Saturday January 24 2026
Use Code WWWC The Los Angeles Kings continue their Central Division road trip on Saturday, January 24, 2026, when they visit the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, with television coverage on ESPN+, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, FanDuel Sports Network West, and KCAL Los Angeles. At the time of this writing, Los Angeles is listed as a -142 road favorite on the moneyline, while St. Louis is priced at +120 on home ice. The total for this matchup is set at 5.5 goals, with the Over at -105 and the Under at -115. The puck line shows Los Angeles -1.5 at +180 and St. Louis +1.5 at -218. For a full slate of daily betting insights, be sure to check out our free NHL picks before placing your wagers.
Kings Grinding Through Tight Road Games
Los Angeles Kings enter Saturday’s matchup with a 20-16-13 overall record and have been respectable away from home, posting a 12-6-6 road mark. The Kings have dropped four of their last five games, recently losing to Anaheim in overtime, Anaheim in a shootout, Vegas in overtime, and Dallas, while also recently winning over the Rangers. That run reflects a team that has remained competitive but has struggled to close out tight contests.
Statistically, Los Angeles plays a defense-first style that keeps games close. The Kings average just 2.57 goals per game while allowing 2.71, and they generate 27.8 shots per game compared to 27.1 shots allowed. Special teams have been a concern, as Los Angeles has scored only 23 power-play goals with a 15.5% conversion rate, while allowing 36 power-play goals against. The penalty kill sits at 77.5%, which has been serviceable but not dominant.
The Kings’ biggest strength remains their structure at even strength. Los Angeles is comfortable slowing games down, limiting odd-man rushes, and forcing opponents to work for scoring chances. That approach often keeps them within one goal, especially on the road, where they tend to prioritize defensive responsibility over offensive risk.
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Blues Struggling to Generate Consistent Offense
St. Louis Blues come into this matchup with a 19-23-8 overall record and a 12-9-5 home mark at Enterprise Center. St. Louis has lost three of its last five games, recently falling to Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Vegas, while also recently winning over Tampa Bay in a shootout and Carolina in a shutout. That stretch highlights the volatility that has defined the Blues’ season.
From a statistical standpoint, St. Louis has struggled on both sides of the puck. The Blues average just 2.40 goals per game while allowing 3.38, one of the larger negative differentials among Western Conference teams. They generate only 24.7 shots per game while allowing 28.1, often spending extended stretches defending in their own zone. Their power play has been inefficient at 16.5%, and the penalty kill has also been an issue at 74.8%.
St. Louis can be dangerous when it plays a physical, disciplined style, but defensive lapses and inconsistent scoring have made it difficult to string together wins. Against a structured opponent like Los Angeles, those offensive limitations become even more pronounced.
Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues Pick
Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues Pick
- Los Angeles Kings -142 (Moneyline)
I’m backing Los Angeles on the moneyline in this matchup. While the Kings haven’t been finishing games at a high rate recently, they still bring a more reliable defensive structure and better shot suppression than St. Louis. The Blues’ struggles generating offense make it difficult to trust them, even at home, against a team that thrives in low-scoring environments.
Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues Total Pick
- Under 5.5 (-115)
I’m leaning Under in this contest. Both teams play at a slower pace, and Los Angeles’ style naturally drags games into lower-scoring territory. With St. Louis averaging just 2.40 goals per game and Los Angeles prioritizing defense, this matchup sets up well to stay below the posted total.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Kings 3, St. Louis Blues 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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