St. Louis at Los Angeles

This is a tough spot for streaky St. Louis, heading out West for a four-game trip. It's also their 11th road game in the last 16 contests. St. Louis has a losing road record and is #14 in goals scored and #18 in goals allowed. Los Angeles is fifth in the NHL in goals allowed, fourth in penalty killing, and the offense is heating up, off a 4-2 win over Washington. They've scored 22 goals the last seven games. Recently acquired veteran Jarome Iginla has scored two goals in four games since coming over from Colorado. Captain Anze Kopitar has ramped up his offensive game, registering a goal in three of his last four contests and seven points in as many matches. The Kings are continuing a seven-game homestand during which they have gone 3-1-0, and the team is 74-35 at home against an opponent with a losing road record. Los Angeles is also 6-2-7 OVER the total at home, including 7-3-7 OVER here versus a team with a losing road record. The home team is 13-4 when these teams clash, with the Kings winning 5-1 here in January when they last met. The Blues are on an 8-20 run against the Kings, including 1-12 in Los Angeles. Play the Kings to win as my NHL Game of the Month, and also play OVER the total.