Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Kings

The Columbus Blue Jackets square off against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Monday, December 22.

The Kings should be able to come out on top against the Blue Jackets in regulation time. Our best prediction is to back them on the 3-Way Moneyline where a juicy -115 can be landed.

Columbus Blue Jackets have been defeated in their previous four road games. They recently suffered a 4-3 loss against Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center. Zach Werenski, Mason Marchment and Dmitri Voronkov scored one goal each.

Los Angeles Kings won their last game 2-1. This was a road victory at Benchmark International Arena against Tampa Bay Lightning. Adrian Kempe was on target with both goals. Goalie Anton Forsberg had a great game and ended up with 31 saves (.969).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Blue Jackets and the Kings saw the former win. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Nationwide Arena. We’ve seen six Kings wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-19-9	2.6	.908	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

Anton Forsberg (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-12-5	2.6	.909	3
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 21.2% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 4.2 goals from 31.4 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 72.5%.

Zach Werenski is the top points scorer with 16 points, 5 goals and 11 assists, with Charlie Coyle racking up 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.65 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.

The Kings have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.1 goals from 28.3 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.0%.

The top points scorer is Adrian Kempe with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, while Kevin Fiala is next best after having 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 1.54 GAA with a .946 SV%, including one shutout.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Head into Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Los Angeles Kings should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win in 60 minutes and there’s juice in the -115 available.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert hockey picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NHL stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Blue Jackets vs Kings stats:

• Blue Jackets have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• Blue Jackets have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Blue Jackets have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Kings have won 6 of their last 10 games against Blue Jackets.

Kings 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 53.5% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Fiala Over 2.5 Shots -149

Kevin Fiala (Kings) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games at home. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -149 now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 1 - 4 Kings

One bet that has caught our eye is the Kings to claim a 4-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +1300 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Kings

1-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Kings

+4500

2-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Kings

+4000

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1500

Kings

+1300

3-0

Blue Jackets

+4000

Kings

+2500

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2200

Kings

+1600

3-2

Blue Jackets

+900

Kings

+800

4-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Kings

+3000

4-1

Blue Jackets

+2000

Kings

+1300

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1900

Kings

+1400

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1150

Kings

+1000

5-0

Blue Jackets

+10000

Kings

+5500

5-1

Blue Jackets

+3500

Kings

+1900

5-2

Blue Jackets

+2200

Kings

+1400

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2800

Kings

+2200

5-4

Blue Jackets

+2200

Kings

+2000

6-0

Blue Jackets

+2200

Kings

+8000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+9000

Kings

+4500

6-2

Blue Jackets

+4500

Kings

+2500

6-3

Blue Jackets

+4000

Kings

+2500

6-4

Blue Jackets

+6000

Kings

+4500

6-5

Blue Jackets

+5500

Kings

+5000

7-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Kings

+12000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+14000

Kings

+7500

7-2

Blue Jackets

+12000

Kings

+6600

7-3

Blue Jackets

+8000

Kings

+5000

7-4

Blue Jackets

+8000

Kings

+6000

7-5

Blue Jackets

+12500

Kings

+10000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+13000

Kings

+12000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+13000

Kings

+12000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+13000

Kings

+11000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+13000

Kings

+12000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+13000

Kings

+11000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+13000

Kings

+14000

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Los Angeles Kings as -156 favorites for this game, implying that they are 61% likely to win. Columbus Blue Jackets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +130.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -122.

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Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+130

Kings

-156

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+220

Tie

+325

Kings

-102

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-192

Kings -1.5

+154

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 31.8
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 15.2
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 17.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 14.5
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5

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