- 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 (25-23) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21) on Mar. 9 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
The Blue Jackets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
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) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Kings | +1.5 -200 | 6 -105 | +118 |
| Blue Jackets | -1.5 +165 | 6 -115 | -145 |
Kings vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Blue Jackets will win this game with 62.5% 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 58.4% 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 covered the 2P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 games (+8.45 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.25 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 25 away games (+4.55 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+4.35 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Los Angeles Kings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.30 Units / 32% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+17.60 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+14.90 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 12 of their last 15 games (+9.85 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+8.30 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.90 Units / 33% ROI)
Kings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Kings are 22-40 against the spread this NHL season (-21.35 Units / -24.23% ROI).
- Kings are 25-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -22.2 Units /-26.75% ROI
- Kings are 28-33 when betting the Over for -7.45 Units / -11.09% ROI
- Kings are 33-28 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units /2.72% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 34-28 against the spread this NHL season (-0.2 Units /-0.19% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 32-30 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.35 Units / 3.31% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 29-31 when betting the Over for -5.15 Units / -7.48% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 31-29 when betting the Under for -0.9 Units / -1.31% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blue Jackets vs Kings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | +165 |
| Adrian Kempe (LAK) | +175 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +190 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +220 |
| Mason Marchment (CBJ) | +250 |
| Alex Laferriere (LAK) | +270 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +145 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -220 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -210 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 1.5 +165 | 1.5 -225 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Kings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -120 | 2.5 -110 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -135 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
| Artemi Panarin (LAK) | 3.5 +100 | 3.5 -140 |
| Conor Garland (CBJ) | 1.5 -125 | 1.5 -110 |
Kings: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Kings are 6-14 (.300) when tied after the second period this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 24-36 (.400) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Kings are 14-18 (.438) when winning the xG advantage this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .632
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 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 40-59 (.404) when recording less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .475
The Blue Jackets were 22-10 (.688) when scoring a power play goal last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .596
The Blue Jackets are 59-97 (.378) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
Kings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Kings have scored on 5% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%
The Kings have scored on 8% of second chance opportunities this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Kings have scored on 4% of cycle chances while tied this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Kings have recorded 12.6 shots per game while tied this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.7
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets scored on 25% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Kings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Kings allowed 5.2 rush chances per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Kings have allowed opponents to score on 28% of rush chances against the power play this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Kings had a .939 save percentage in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .912
The Kings allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Blue Jackets have allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities against the power play this month — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
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