Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Preview
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blue Jackets and Kings. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Kings are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue Jackets. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Kings – Columbus Blue Jackets odds
Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Kings have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the puck line the Blue Jackets went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 7 goals per game.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Los Angeles has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
- Against the spread, the Blue Jackets have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction
So far this season, the Blue Jackets have struggled, as they come into this game with a record of 17-26-10. In the Eastern Conference, Columbus is in 16th place and 8th in the Metropolitan Division. On the road, the Blue Jackets have gone 8-12-6.
When playing as the underdog, Columbus has gone 15-24-9 for the season, and they have lost two straight games when coming into a game as the underdog. Over their last ten games, the Blue Jackets have gone 4-6.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Blue Jackets are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 25th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 25th in the league. So far this year, the Blue Jackets are 7-8 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-17 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Entering the game, goalie Elvis Merzlikins has started 30 games this season. His current record stands at 10-11, and his save percentage is 0.83%.
At home this season, the Kings have gone 9-9-6 and have been favored in 36 of their 53 games. In the Western Conference, the Kings are currently in 7th place and have a record of 27-16-10. Over their last ten games, the Kings have gone 5-5 and have won three straight games.
So far this season, Los Angeles has been favored in 36 of their 53 games and have gone 17-12-7 in those games. Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Kings have gone 15-11, and in the Pacific Division, they are in 4th place with a record of 7-5.
When looking at their offense, the Kings have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 6th in the league. In terms of the Kings’ offense during power plays, they are 18th in power play goals and 5th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Cam Talbot comes into the game having made 32 starts this season. So far, his record is 15-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.821%.
With the Kings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Kings.
Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Blue Jackets (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Pheonix Copley – Knee – Out
- Carl Grundstrom – Lower Body – Out
- Blake Lizotte – Lower Body – Out
Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report
- Patrik Laine – Shoulder – Out
- Adam Fantilli – Leg – Out
