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 lost four straight at home.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Before watching this matchup, here’s our prediction for which team will secure the win in Wednesday’s hockey action.<\/p>\n The Blues have put up a 6-2-2 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 29 total goals (four power-play goals on 20 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.0%) while giving up 19 goals to their opponents.<\/p>\n Kings vs. Blues Predictions for Wednesday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Kings 4, Blues 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Kings (-155) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Kings Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Kings are 10-18-28 in overtime games on their way to a 29-26-18 overall record. The Blues have a 31-31-11 record this season and are 4-11-15 in matchups that have required overtime. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Kings vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Kings (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 29 games Los Angeles has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 13-6-10 record (good for 36 points).
\nIn the 18 games this season the Kings scored just one goal, they went 1-13-4 (six points).
\nLos Angeles has scored exactly two goals in 19 games this season (5-9-5 record, 15 points).
\nThe Kings have scored three or more goals 36 times, and are 23-4-9 in those games (to record 55 points).
\nIn the 30 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 33 points after finishing 14-11-5.
\nIn games when it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 16-17-8 (40 points).
\nThe Kings’ opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Kings finished 12-8-9 in those contests (33 points).
\nBlues Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn the 31 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 39 points.
\nAcross the 12 games this season the Blues finished with only one goal, they have earned seven points.
\nWhen St. Louis has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned 13 points (5-12-3 record).
\nThe Blues have scored three or more goals 39 times, earning 53 points from those matchups (24-10-5).
\nThis season, St. Louis has scored a single power-play goal in 27 games and registered 30 points with a record of 12-9-6.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 13-15-3 (29 points).
\nThe Blues’ opponents have had more shots in 41 games. The Blues finished 18-16-7 in those matchups (43 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n