The Los Angeles Kings (29-26-18) host the St. Louis Blues (31-31-11) at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, April 1 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Kings have fallen in four in a row at home.

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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Wednesday’s game.

The Blues’ offense has totaled 29 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 19 goals. They have had 20 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (20.0%). They are 6-2-2 over those contests.

Kings vs. Blues Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Kings 4, Blues 2.

Moneyline Pick: Kings (-143)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Kings (-1.5)

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Kings Splits and Trends

The Kings have a 29-26-18 record overall, with a 10-18-28 record in contests that have needed overtime.
In the 29 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-6-10 record (good for 36 points).
Looking at the 18 times this season the Kings ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-13-4 record, good for six points.
Los Angeles has finished 5-9-5 in the 19 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 15 points).
The Kings are 23-4-9 in the 36 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 55 points).
In the 30 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 33 points after finishing 14-11-5.
In the 41 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 16-17-8 (40 points).
The Kings have been outshot by opponents 29 times, and went 12-8-9 (33 points).
Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues have earned a record of 4-11-15 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 31-31-11.
St. Louis has earned 39 points (16-8-7) in its 31 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blues recorded only one goal in 12 games and have gone 2-7-3 (seven points).
When St. Louis has scored a pair of goals this season, they’ve earned 13 points (5-12-3 record).
The Blues have scored at least three goals 39 times, earning 53 points from those matchups (24-10-5).
St. Louis has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games this season and has registered 30 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 13-15-3 (29 points).
The Blues’ opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Blues went 18-16-7 in those contests (43 points).

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Kings vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel

When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

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