The set-up: The is the end of a three-game trip for the under-manned Kings and I believe they'll leave St. Louis with a 1-2 record on that swing. Most recently the Kings fell 5-3 in Nashville. The Blues are desperate though, having lost three of their last four and now sitting in last place in the Central. Most recently St. Louis fell 4-0 to the Sharks.

The pick: Blues' No. 1 net minder Jake Allen was not in goal in the San Jose loss. He'll be in net tonight though and he's 5-2 with a 1.94 GAA overall this season, while having also won his last three vs. the Kings. Take it for what you will as well, but LA is still only 2-10 in its last 12 on the road. Lay the price.