Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kings versus the Blue Jackets? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BSOH. The game will be played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.
The Kings come into this non-conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Columbus Blue Jackets – Los Angeles Kings odds
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Kings are averaging 3 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets at 2. These figures have led to Los Angeles posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last three road games, Los Angeles has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, Columbus has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Columbus has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Los Angeles has an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction
Before their matchup against Columbus, the Kings arrive with a 14-4-3 record. They hold a 9-3-1 record when considered the favorites and 5-1-2 when seen as the underdogs. On the road, they have gone 9-0-0 this season and are 5-4-3 at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Kings are averaging 3.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 6th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. This season, the Kings have a 8-3 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 5-0 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Columbus, goalie Cam Talbot has started 15 games in this season. His current record is 11-4, and his save percentage stands at 93%.
Ahead of their matchup with Los Angeles, the Blue Jackets have a 8-14-4 record. Their performance when favored is 1-2-1, while they hold a 7-12-3 record as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 2-7-3 record, while they are 6-7-1 in their games at home.
On the offensive side, the Blue Jackets are scoring an 2.8 goals per game this season, ranking 15th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 8th in the league. The Blue Jackets went 2-4 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 6-10.
Entering the game, goalie Elvis Merzlikins has started 18 games this season. His current record stands at 6-8, and his save percentage is 91.1%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blue Jackets winning this one 4-3.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Tips
- We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+176)
- The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
- Damon Severson – Upper Body – Out
- Daniil Tarasov – Knee – Out
- Jack Roslovic – Ankle – Out
- Cole Sillinger – Upper Body – Questionable
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Viktor Arvidsson – Lower Body – Out
- Blake Lizotte – Undisclosed – Questionable
