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Los Angeles Kings at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Los Angeles Kings at Colorado Avalanche NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Kings (11-8-6) are visiting Ball Arena for a two-game set against the Colorado Avalanche (14-8-2) beginning Friday with a 9 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Kings-Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Kings are coming off a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday. They lost the first half of that two-game set by a 6-5 count in overtime. Three of the Kings’ last four games went to an extra session, and they’re just 2-3-2 in their last seven games.

The Avalanche have also been playing plenty of extra hockey of late, going to overtime in three of their last four games. They went 2-1 in those contests but also took a 3-2 loss in regulation against the Arizona Coyotes within their last four games. They rebounded to top the Coyotes 2-1 in OT Wednesday.

Kings at Avalanche: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kings +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Avalanche -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kings +1.5 (-145) | Avalanche -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Kings at Avalanche: Projected starting goalies

Troy Grosenick (1-0-0, .971 SV%, 1.00 GAA) vs. Philipp Grubauer (13-7-0, .917 SV%, 2.05 GAA)

Grosenick stepped in to start Wednesday’s game against the Ducks and stopped 33 of 34 shots in his first game and victory since the 2014-15 season (with the San Jose Sharks). Backup Calvin Petersen was placed on the league’s COVID-19 list and starter Jonathan Quick is questionable due to an upper-body injury.

Grubauer faced just 14 shots and made 13 saves in Wednesday’s win over the Coyotes. He has three victories in his last four games following a stretch of losing three of four games.

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Kings at Avalanche: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Avalanche 5, Kings 2

Money line (ML)

The Avalanche (-225) should win this game as one of the preseason and current favorites to win the Stanley Cup against the expected cellar-dwelling Kings but Colorado has been spinning the tires of late and is just 2-1-1 through the first four games of a nine-game homestand.

The Avs are a disappointing fourth in the West Division and the Kings are a surprising fifth.

PASS on a money line bet at the chalky price, even with Grosenick expected to start for just the second time since 2014-15 for L.A.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+120) should be backed to win by 2 or more goals for a proper profit. They lead the NHL with a 5-on-5 Corsi For percentage of 57.43, while the Kings are 14th at 49.77% of the total shot attempts at full strength in their games.

Colorado also has an expected goals for percentage of 55.93 to Los Angeles’ 46.88% xGF.

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the OVER 5.5 (-115) for a combined goal total of 6 or more.

The Avs score 3.00 goals per game and will give Grosenick a much stiffer test than the Sharks did in his previous start.

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Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues odds, with NHL betting picks and prediction.

The Los Angeles Kings (8-6-3) wrap up a two-game set on the road against the St. Louis Blues (10-7-2) Wednesday for a 9:30 p.m. ET puck drop at Enterprise Center. Below we analyze the Kings-Blues odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Kings at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kings +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Blues -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kings +1.5 (-200) | Blues -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

Kings at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick (5-2-2, 2.82 GAA, .903 SV%, 2 SO) at Jordan Binnington (8-5-2, 2.50 GAA, .914 SV%)

Quick was nimble against the Blues last time out, turning aside all 31 shots he faced for his second shutout of the season, both over his past three starts. He is playing with a ton of confidence after a slow start. It appears the hot play of Cal Petersen recently has lit a fire under Quick, and he has picked up his play exponentially. Quick is 2-0-0 with a 1.51 GAA and .952 SV% in two starts against the Blues this season.

Binnington has picked up eight wins overall this season, but just one over his past four outings. He wasn’t half bad Monday in the 3-0 loss, stopping 28 of 30 shots, but he just ran into a hotter goaltender in Quick. Binnington is 1-1-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .925 SV% in his two appearances against Los Angeles this season.

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Kings at Blues: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Blues 4, Kings 3

Money line (ML)

The BLUES (-165) are moderate favorites at home, and there is a little risk here based upon how well Quick has been rolling along lately. But St. Louis is the play on home ice, as they’re not getting swept by the Kings in their own barn. Despite Monday’s win, the favorite is still 4-1 in the previous five in this series.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Blues -1.5 (+170) is awfully tempting with a chance to nearly double up on your initial wager. But the past two victories for St. Louis have been in overtime, obviously by one goal only, and only four of their past nine victories have actually covered the puck line, too. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (+105) is the lean despite the fact you have two hot goaltenders going head to head. The Over is actually 4-1 in L.A.’s past five on the road, and 6-2 in their previous eight against winning teams. The Over is also 9-4 in their past 13 as a ‘dog. The Over is 10-4 in the past 14 at home for St. Louis, too, and 8-1 in their past nine when following a loss of three or more goals.

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Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues odds, with NHL betting picks and prediction.

The Los Angeles Kings (8-6-3) wrap up a two-game set on the road against the St. Louis Blues (10-7-2) Wednesday for a 9:30 p.m. ET puck drop at Enterprise Center. Below we analyze the Kings-Blues odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

Kings at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kings +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Blues -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kings +1.5 (-200) | Blues -1.5 (+170)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -125)

Kings at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick (5-2-2, 2.82 GAA, .903 SV%, 2 SO) at Jordan Binnington (8-5-2, 2.50 GAA, .914 SV%)

Quick was nimble against the Blues last time out, turning aside all 31 shots he faced for his second shutout of the season, both over his past three starts. He is playing with a ton of confidence after a slow start. It appears the hot play of Cal Petersen recently has lit a fire under Quick, and he has picked up his play exponentially. Quick is 2-0-0 with a 1.51 GAA and .952 SV% in two starts against the Blues this season.

Binnington has picked up eight wins overall this season, but just one over his past four outings. He wasn’t half bad Monday in the 3-0 loss, stopping 28 of 30 shots, but he just ran into a hotter goaltender in Quick. Binnington is 1-1-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .925 SV% in his two appearances against Los Angeles this season.

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Kings at Blues: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Blues 4, Kings 3

Money line (ML)

The BLUES (-165) are moderate favorites at home, and there is a little risk here based upon how well Quick has been rolling along lately. But St. Louis is the play on home ice, as they’re not getting swept by the Kings in their own barn. Despite Monday’s win, the favorite is still 4-1 in the previous five in this series.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Blues -1.5 (+170) is awfully tempting with a chance to nearly double up on your initial wager. But the past two victories for St. Louis have been in overtime, obviously by one goal only, and only four of their past nine victories have actually covered the puck line, too. PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (+105) is the lean despite the fact you have two hot goaltenders going head to head. The Over is actually 4-1 in L.A.’s past five on the road, and 6-2 in their previous eight against winning teams. The Over is also 9-4 in their past 13 as a ‘dog. The Over is 10-4 in the past 14 at home for St. Louis, too, and 8-1 in their past nine when following a loss of three or more goals.

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Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Minnesota Wild at Los Angeles Kings NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Wild (6-5-0) visit the Los Angeles Kings (4-6-3) Tuesday for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. Below we analyze the Wild-Kings NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Wild at Kings: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Wild -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Kings +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Wild -1.5 (+200) | Kings +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Wild at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Kaapo Kahkonen (3-3-0, .903 SV%, 2.86 GAA) at Calvin Petersen (2-4-1, .926 SV%, 2.49 GAA)

Kahkonen is the projected starter with Cam Talbot still on the COVID-19 reserve list. Even if Talbot were well, Kahkonen might have been tabbed to face L.A. He is 1-1-0 with a 2.56 GAA and .911 SV% in two starts against the Kings this season. That includes a Jan. 28 win when he allowed 3 goals in a 5-3 Wild win. Kahkonen allowed 5 goals on 33 shots last time out against the Colorado Avalanche, but while the line looks bad, he was hung out to dry on several occasions and lost two key defensemen to injury.

While Jonathan Quick is still considered the starter, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Petersen tabbed for this start. He won last time out against the San Jose Sharks with 29 saves in a 3-2 win. Quick has been on the losing end against the Wild on three occasions this season. Petersen stopped 32 of the 33 shots he faced in a Jan. 26 win over the Wild.

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Wild at Kings: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Kings 4, Wild 3

Money line (ML)

The KINGS (+115) are worth a look as short underdogs at home as long as Petersen is the starting backstop. Even if Quick starts, L.A. is attractive with Minnesota coming back from a two-week layoff due to COVID-19 within the locker room.

Los Angeles was on the short end in three of the four previous meetings this season, but the first two games could have gone either way after going to overtime.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Kings +1.5 (-250) are just too expensive, as there is no reason to risk two and a half times your potential return on a shaky team like L.A.

Yes, they are home, and yes, Minnesota could be a little rusty after a two-week hiatus. And yes, the Kings would have covered both puck lines in the first two games against the Wild despite losing in OT; however, there is just too much risk, and not enough reward. Just take Los Angeles on the money line instead.

PASS.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (-105) is a good play here, as the Over cashed in three of the first four meetings this season.

The teams combined for 7 goals in each of the first two meetings at Staples Center Jan. 14 and 16, and they totaled 8 goals in the Jan. 28 meeting in St. Paul.

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San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The San Jose Sharks (5-5-1) close out a two-game set with the Los Angeles Kings (3-6-3) in a Thursday night battle at Staples Center. Puck drop will be at 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Sharks-Kings NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Sharks at Kings: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Sharks -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Kings +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Sharks -1.5 (+200) | Kings +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Sharks at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Martin Jones (5-2-0, .878 SV%, 3.70 GAA) vs. Jonathan Quick (2-2-2, .867 SV%, 4.05 GAA)

Jones stopped 24 of 27 shots on goal in a 4-3 Sharks victory Tuesday. One of the three goals he allowed was of the extra-man variety. Jones logged a .943 SV% in two starts against Los Angeles last season.

Quick is looking for a bounce-back effort after being pulled 21 minutes into his last start (Feb. 5 vs. Vegas Golden Knights). The veteran netminder coughed up 4 goals on just 10 shots in that start and owns a .763 SV% over his last two starts. Quick was roughed up by the Sharks last season, posting an .830 SV% in two turns against San Jose.

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Sharks at Kings: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sharks 3, Kings 2

Money line (ML)

The Kings have been trending the wrong way in their Corsi-for numbers, and over its last four games, L.A. has allowed an average of 38 shots on goal.

TAG THE SHARKS -125 AS LEAN. A play in the -115 to -120 range would be more palatable.

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Against the spread (ATS)

San Jose has been feast or famine in its results and its puck-possession numbers. An all-road slate could well be taking its toll; a potential look-ahead to a Saturday home debut chips away at the value in a puck-line play.

PASS unless you can get the Sharks in the neighborhood of +220.

Over/Under (O/U)

Figue on some tightened-up Game 2 gravity and the Kings are due for some better goaltending. TAKE THE UNDER 6 (-110).

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San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The San Jose Sharks (4-5-1) and Los Angeles Kings (3-6-2) begin a two-game set at Staples Center Tuesday with a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Sharks-Kings NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Sharks at Kings: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Sharks -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Kings +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Sharks -1.5 (+220) | Kings +1.5 (-275)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Sharks at Kings: Projected starting goalies

Martin Jones (4-2-0 .876 SV%, 3.87 GAA) vs. Jonathan Quick (2-2-2, .867 SV%, 4.05 GAA)

Jones continues to be slated in as the No. 1 netminder in San Jose and will face his former team once again Tuesday; he has a .930 SV% and 2.08 GAA in 20 career games against the Kings with a 13-4-3 record. He allowed 4 goals on 37 shots in a win over the Anaheim Ducks Friday.

Quick was charged with the loss in each of his last two games, Jan. 28 and Feb. 5, while allowing a total of 9 goals on just 38 shots in losses to the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild. He has allowed 3 or more goals in all but one outing.

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Sharks at Kings: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sharks 4, Kings 2

Money line (ML)

Let’s go with the SHARKS (-115) as modest road favorites with Jones getting the sizable edge in the goaltending battle against his former team. The Sharks went to a shootout in both halves of their two-game set with the Ducks; they won 5-4 in Game 1 and lost 2-1 in Game 2. The Kings have dropped four straight with all but their most recent coming by at least a 2-goal margin.

Both teams are in the bottom eight of the NHL in Corsi For percentage and scoring chances at 5-on-5, but the Sharks have a slight edge in both categories.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Stick with the SHARKS -1.5 (+220) and back the visitors to win by 2 or more goals. They’re 6-4 ATS while the Kings are 7-4.

The Kings have the slightly better power-play unit, but the Sharks are better on the penalty kill while ranking third in the NHL at a success rate of 86.49%. Both teams are similarly disciplined with the Sharks taking 8.8 minutes in penalties per game and the Kings taking 8.5. They’re both in the top 10 in opponent penalty minutes drawn per game.

Over/Under (O/U)

I’ll PASS on the total on a flat 6, as it matches my predicted score. The OVER 5.5 (-135) isn’t a bad play on the alternate line for some value.

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Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Los Angeles Kings at Vegas Golden Knights NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Kings (3-4-2) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (5-1-1) Friday for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Kings-Golden Knights NHL betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Kings at Golden Knights: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kings +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Golden Knights -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kings +1.5 (-135) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115| U: -105)

Kings at Golden Knights: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick (2-1-2, .885 SV%, 3.54 GAA) vs. Robin Lehner (2-1-1, .885 SV%, 2.95 GAA)

Quick is the Kings’ projected netminder Friday as the veteran and G Calvin Petersen have alternated starts over the last eight games. In Quick’s last start, he had a two-game win streak snapped in a 5-3 loss at the Minnesota Wild Jan. 28. He allowed 5 goals on 28 shots in the defeat. Quick split his two starts vs. the Golden Knights last season, yielding 8 goals on 67 shots.

Lehner and veteran G Marc-Andre Fleury have alternated starts for Vegas. Lehner is the projected starter after the Golden Knights had their last four games postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The Knights haven’t played since Jan. 26 when Lehner surrendered 4 goals on 25 shots in a 5-4 shootout loss to the visiting St. Louis Blues. This will be Lehner’s first start against the Kings as a member of the Golden Knights. He was 1-0 against Los Angeles last season, stopping 43 of 44 shots in two outings with the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Kings at Golden Knights: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Kings 5, Golden Knights 4

Money line (ML)

Back LOS ANGELES (+210) with a HALF-UNIT wager. The Kings went 3-1 vs. the Golden Knights last season, including 2-0 in Vegas.

The Knights were able to practice Wednesday and Thursday after their pause, but it’s uncertain if D Alex Pietrangelo, head coach Peter DeBoer and assistant coach Ryan McGill will be with the team Friday. All three missed both practices and remained in COVID-19 protocol Thursday.

The Golden Knights should be a little rusty after a 9-day layoff. They’re by far the better team, but this is a great spot for backing the underdog.

Against the spread (ATS)

Bet another HALF-UNIT on LOS ANGELES (+1.5, -135). The Kings are 6-3 ATS. They dropped their last two games by 2 goals apiece, but they had the Knights’ number last season.

Vegas is 3-4 ATS overall and 3-2 ATS at home. Just like the money line play, this projection is based on the Knights being hindered coming off the pause and likely missing Pietrangelo.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 5.5 (-115) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. Three of the four head-to-head matchups last season each witnessed 7 combined goals. These two are Over teams. The rust should work to our advantage in sloppy defensive mishaps.

Don’t be surprised if the winner scores 6 goals on its own.

O/U: Kings 6-3 | Golden Knights 5-2

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Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Anaheim Ducks (3-5-2) travel to meet the Los Angeles Kings (3-3-2) at Staples Center Tuesday for a 10 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Ducks-Kings NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Ducks at Kings: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Ducks +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Kings -118 (bet $118 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Ducks +1.5 (-285) | Kings -1.5 (+225)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)

Ducks at Kings: Projected starting goalies

John Gibson (3-4-2, 2.51 GAA, .921 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Jonathan Quick (2-1-2, 3.54 GAA, .885 SV%)

Gibson started out on fire, including a pair of shutouts against the Minnesota Wild and Arizona Coyotes in his first six starts. He has coughed up 10 goals over his past three starts, all losses, with an .841 save percentage. He lost his only start against the Kings last season, allowing two goals on 27 shots in a 2-1 setback on home ice.

Quick has had a couple of decent outings, but it’s mostly been forgettable during the early going. He has allowed four or more goals in three of his five outings, including five goals on 28 shots in a 5-3 loss at Minnesota Thursday.

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Ducks at Kings: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Kings 5, Ducks 3

Money line (ML)

The KINGS (-118) are the play on home ice, as they are 7-1-2 in their home building over their past 10 dating back to last season. They’re also 6-2 across their past eight as favorites.

The favorite is also 11-4 over the previous 15 meetings between these SoCal rivals.

Against the spread (ATS)

The KINGS -1.5 (+225) are worth a small-unit play, as you can more than double up. It’s risky, as Los Angeles tends to give up a lot of goals, but lately, the Ducks have done the same thing.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 5.5 (+105) is the best play on the board. Both Gibson and Quick have been sieves lately, and the goals are piling up. The Kings are surprising on offense, too, ranking 14th in the NHL with 3.1 goals per outing.

The biggest concern is if the Ducks can generate any offense, as they’re last in the NHL with 1.6 goals per game. Even if there are 2 fewer goals than my predicted score, an Over ticket still cashes.

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Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Los Angeles Kings at St. Louis Blues NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Kings (1-1-2) travel to meet the St. Louis Blues (2-1-1) at Enterprise Center for an 8 p.m. ET puck drop Saturday. Below, we analyze the Kings-Blues odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Kings at Blues: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Kings +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Blues -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Kings +1.5 (-165) | Blues -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Kings at Blues: Projected starting goalies

Jonathan Quick (1-0-2, 3.18 GAA, .897 SV%) at Jordan Binnington (2-1-1, 2.67 GAA, .913 SV%)

Quick is rebounding from a terrible season in 2019-20. He suffered a pair of overtime setbacks against the Minnesota Wild to open the season before posting a win against the Colorado Avalanche Thursday. Quick was 0-2-0 with a 4.08 goals against average and .871 save percentage in two meetings with the Blues last season.

Binnington has been up and down so far, and he is coming off a 2-1 shootout loss against the San Jose Sharks Wednesday. Even though he didn’t win, it was his finest outing of the season. He went 2-0-0 with a 1.50 GAA and .954 SV% in two meetings with L.A. last season.

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Kings at Blues: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Blues 4, Kings 2

Money line (ML)

The Blues (-200) are a little too rich for my blood, especially since the Kings haven’t been half bad this season. Risking twice as much as your potential return is just not for me. Look to the puck line instead.

AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

I like the BLUES -1.5 (+140) on home ice, and they’re much more appealing at this price point. St. Louis won its opener 4-1 Jan. 13, covering the puck line, but it hasn’t done so since.

Last season, the Blues outscored the Kings 9-3 in two wins, covering the puck line in each outing, and they have won and covered the puck line in each of the past three vs. L.A.

Over/Under (O/U)

I am never a fan of providing columns for you and offering just one side of three, but sometimes the best bet is the one you don’t make. The Over/Under is 2-2 for St. Louis, while the Over is 3-1 in four outings for L.A. to date.

PASS.

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