Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues Prediction, 1/24/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026

Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO

TV: Fanduel Sports Network Midwest

The Los Angeles Kings (20-16-13) are on their way to Enterprise Center on Saturday where they will attempt to beat the St. Louis Blues (19-23-8).

The Los Angeles Kings will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 4-3 victory against the Rangers their last time out. Los Angeles accounted for 4 minutes in the box in this contest. They also had 3 power play opportunities but didn't net one. The Kings had a solid offensive outing and it was apparent in the victory. While out there on the ice, they scored on 4 of the 27 shots they put on goal.

When playing at even strength, the Kings have given up 97 goals while notching 103 on the offensive side of the ice. Los Angeles Kings opponents have earned 160 power play opportunities (7th in the NHL) and have come away with 36 goals in those chances. Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the Los Angeles Kings have notched 126 goals (30th in the NHL) on the season and have surrendered 133. Los Angeles has taken 1,363 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.2%. For the season, they have accumulated 53 points and their points percentage is sitting at .541. The Kings so far have had 1,327 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .900. Los Angeles has tallied 148 power play opportunities and they have scored 23 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 15.54%.

The player in the crease for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have scored 1,132 goals versus Kuemper in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.52. Kuemper has participated in 471 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has a save percentage of .914 during his 23,343 mins between the pipes. He has a mark of 221-155-62 and he was named the starter in 450 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Kuemper has accumulated 252 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .560. Kuemper has had 13,163 shots taken against him and has recorded 12,031 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, St. Louis squared up with the Jets in a game where the Blues ended up losing by a final score of 3-1. They had 4 power play chances in this one and recorded 1 out of those attempts. The Blues recorded 1 goal out of the 23 shots on goal they pursued.

St. Louis has tried 1,236 shots (32nd in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.71%, while allowing the other team 1,407 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 74.81% on the other teams 131 chances on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 88.0%. They have a total of 133 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 16.54%. The Blues have tallied 98 goals at even strength and 22 goals (31st in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 169 goals to be scored by of a combination of 136 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they had less men on the ice. For the season, the St. Louis Blues have accumulated 120 goals, 46 points, as well as a points percentage of .460.

For the opposition you are likely to see Joel Hofer in goal. He has accounted for 2,286 stops out of the 2,522 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .906. Hofer has accrued a career mark of 46-32-7 and has played in 96 games. He has been a starter 87 contests and has played 3,718 minutes. Hofer's percentage of quality starts is 56.3% and he has accumulated 49 quality starts in his pro hockey career. Opponents are averaging 2.71 goals per game and he has relinquished 236 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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