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Kings vs. Blues prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Los Angeles Kings vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Saturday.
The St. Louis Blues will square off with the Los Angeles Kings, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Enterprise Center on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Kings a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Blues.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Kings vs. Blues matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Kings vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Kings and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Kings a 54% chance of beating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Kings vs. Blues odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kings | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+180) | +1.5 (-210) |
| Moneyline | -145 | +126 |
| Total | o5.5 (+110) | u5.5 (-130) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kings vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blues +1.5 | -210 |
| Moneyline | Blues | +126 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | +110 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Kings vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Kings vs. Blues?
According to our model, Kevin Fiala is most likely to score an anytime goal in Kings vs. Blues.
Our projections give Fiala a 32.0% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is a 6.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | 32.0% |
| Adrian Kempe | 29.6% |
| Alex Laferriere | 26.7% |
| Quinton Byfield | 25.5% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 24.7% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 30.8% |
| Jake Neighbours | 27.2% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 23.7% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 20.9% |
| Brayden Schenn | 20.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kevin Fiala | 6.5% |
| Adrian Kempe | 5.6% |
| Alex Laferriere | 5.4% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.1% |
| Andrei Kuzmenko | 4.8% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 7.0% |
| Jake Neighbours | 5.9% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 4.8% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 4.1% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 4.1% |
Kings vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Blues and Kings at Enterprise Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Kings vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kings vs. Blues insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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