NHL Odds: Blue Jackets vs. Kings prediction, odds, and pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the Los Angeles Kings tonight. This is the second meeting between these two teams this year. The Kings won the first game 4-3 back in March. FanDuel Sportsbook offers a free bet up to $1000 for new users.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are out of a playoff spot this season. They have scored 3.75 goals per game over their last four games. The Jackets have struggled with their defense all season long. Elvis Merzlikins has a save percentage of .904 and allows 3:35 goals against per match.

The Los Angeles Kings lost 9-3 to the Avalanche on Wednesday. They are currently in third place in the Pacific Division. If they lose the game against the Blue Jackets, they could be eliminated from the playoffs. In net for the Kings tonight, it will be a toss-up between Cal Petersen and Johnathan Quick.

Both teams have poor and inconsistent goalkeeping. The Kings desperately need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. I'm going to take the over.

The final Blue Jackets-Kings prediction and pick is over 6.5 (-120).