Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Score Prediction
A pair of National Hockey League teams are set to square off Tuesday in Los Angeles. The Columbus Blue Jackets are at the Los Angeles Kings. The Blue Jackets are 17-26-10 in the NHL standings, and last place in the Metro Division. The Blue Jackets though are coming off a win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.
Blue Jackets vs Kings Picks
- Pick: Los Angeles Kings – 1.5 (-105).
For the Kings, they are seeking to win their fourth straight game. The Kings have 64 points, which puts them in fourth place in the Pacific. The Kings are batting for a postseason spot in the Western Conference, currently holding one of the eight.
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on December 5th, 2023. Let’s get to our Blue Jackets vs Kings score prediction:
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Odds
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Information
Prepare for the Blue Jackets vs Kings score prediction with this NHL schedule game details:
Columbus Blue Jackets (17-26-10) vs Los Angeles Kings (27-16-10)
Location of the game: Crypto.com Arena; Los Angeles, CA
Date & Time: Tuesday February 20th, 2024; 7:30pm PST
How to watch: BSW
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Recent Scores
Columbus Blue Jackets Last 5:
- Sunday, January 28th, 2024: 4-2 loss at Seattle Kraken
- Tuesday, January 30th, 2024: 1-0 win at St. Louis Blues
- Saturday, February 10th, 2024: 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay Lightning
- Tuesday, February 13th, 2024: 6-3 loss at Ottawa Senators
- Saturday, February 17th, 2024: 4-3 win at San Jose Sharks
Los Angeles Kings Last 5:
- Saturday, February 10th, 2024: 4-0 win over Edmonton Oilers
- Tuesday, February 13th, 2024: 7-0 loss at Buffalo Sabres
- Thursday, February 15th, 2024: 2-1 win at New Jersey Devils
- Saturday, February 17th, 2024: 5-4 win at Boston Bruins
- Sunday, February 18th, 2024: 2-1 win at Pittsburgh Penguins
Last Game Records for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets came away with a win on the road at the Sharks. Boone Jenner scored with just under 13.0 to go to seal the deal. Elvin Merzlikins moved to 10-11-7 on the season with the win.
Los Angeles Kings
Beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on the road. Cam Talbot was brilliant with 29 saves. Adrian Kempe scored twice, both in the third period to secure the win.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings are seeking to pursue their fourth consecutive win, and to rebound from a tough January where they picked up only three wins. Currently ranking 15th in the league for offense, they average 3.12 goals per game, while their defense has shown improvement, allowing an average of 2.67 goals per game.
Leading the charge in scoring for the Los Angeles Kings are Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar, and Kevin Fiala. Kempe leads with an impressive 28 assists and 17 goals. Kopitar follows closely with 27 goals and 17 assists, while Fiala holds the third spot with 30 assists and 13 goals for the season.
Starting on a three-game homestand, the Kings are set to face the Predators next on Thursday and the Ducks on Saturday. After that, they will hit the road for three consecutive away games to conclude the month.
In contrast, the Columbus Blue Jackets are maneuvering a challenging season, despite picking up a recent win on Saturday. Their February record stands at 1-2, with losses to the Lightning and Senators. The Blue Jackets are currently scoring an average of 2.92 goals per game while allowing 3.7, placing them 31st in the league.
Johnny Gaudreau anchors the Blue Jackets offensively, contributing two assists in the recent win and reaching a total of 30 assists for the season. Zach Werenski follows as the second-highest contributor with 29 assists and two goals.
The Blue Jackets will wrap up their ongoing road trip against the Ducks on Wednesday before returning home to host the Sabres and Rangers. After they take a trip to New York, they will return home to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Odds Breakdown
Let’s have a look at the NHL odds for this game:
- Moneyline: Los Angeles Kings -250, Columbus Blue Jackets +210
- Total: 6.5
- Puckline: Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (-105), Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 (-115)
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Pick and Prediction
Look for the Kings to keep the momentum going. Especially at home. It’s been a couple of days out West for the Blue Jackets, and they are ready to get home. The Kings win this game over Columbus in our NHL picks.
- Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Kings 4-2 over Columbus Blue Jackets.
Los Angeles stays hot and wins this one at home.
- Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5 (-105).
Kings score enough to cover the puck line. Take Los Angeles by two or more!
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