- The Blue Jackets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Kings
- Kings vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDW | FDOH
The Los Angeles Kings (21-16) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-20) on Jan. 26 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Kings vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kings | +1.5 -250 | 6 -105 | -105 |
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 +200 | 6 -115 | -115 |
Kings vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 54.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Kings vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Kings Best Bets & Trends
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+9.20 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.55 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.85 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 away games (+4.75 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Moneyline in 6 of their last 20 away games (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+10.90 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+10.60 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.45 Units / 66% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in their last 5 games (+5.30 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.70 Units / 35% ROI)
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 18-32 against the spread this NHL season (-14.6 Units / -20.98% ROI).
- Kings are 21-29 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.65 Units /-24.27% ROI
- Kings are 23-27 when betting the Over for -5.75 Units / -10.67% ROI
- Kings are 27-23 when betting the Under for +1.35 Units /2.39% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 27-24 against the spread this NHL season (-5.15 Units /-5.88% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 24-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.1 Units / -3.67% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 24-25 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -6.49% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 25-24 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -2.31% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blue Jackets vs Kings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | +180 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +185 |
| Kevin Fiala (LAK) | +185 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +200 |
| Mason Marchment (CBJ) | +270 |
| Quinton Byfield (Lak) | +270 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko (LAK) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -210 |
| Kent Johnson (CBJ) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -200 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
| Andrei Kuzmenko (LAK) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -135 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Charlie Coyle (CBJ) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Kings are 18-36 (.333) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 21-28 (.429) this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 5-13 (.278) when drawing more penalties this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .469
The Kings were 39-2 (.951) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Kings
The Blue Jackets are 4-11 (.267) when tied after the first period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 90-123 (.423) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets were 4-20 (.167) when trailing after the first period last season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .285
The Blue Jackets are 67-97 (.409) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .442
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have scored on 3% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
The Kings have scored on 6% of cycle chances this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Kings have scored on 4% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8%
The Kings have scored on 7% of second chance opportunities this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Blue Jackets have scored on 3% of rush chances on the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings allowed 0.6 goals per game in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.9
The Kings allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Kings have allowed 1.6 goals per game in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
The Kings had a .939 save percentage in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .912
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 11 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 164 forecheck chances this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
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