Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Jan 2025

There’s a strong case to be made for Under 6 goals being scored by the Kings and the Blue Jackets. We’re happy to go for the -118 when it comes to this outcome.

Los Angeles Kings won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph at Crypto.com Arena against Florida Panthers. Adrian Kempe and Samuel Helenius scored one goal apiece. Goalie Darcy Kuemper had an awesome game, keeping out 27 shots (.964).

Columbus Blue Jackets have won four consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 7-4 road defeat against Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. The goals were shared around between four players including Kirill Marchenko.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Kings claim a 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets at Crypto.com Arena. The Kings have beaten the Blue Jackets in the past four meetings. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 9 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Darcy Kuemper (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-6-6	2.2	.916	2
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-5-1	4.1	.879	0
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 12.9% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have given up 2.0 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.2%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, with Alex Turcotte recording 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 1.15 goal against average with a .957 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Blue Jackets have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 20.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.4 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.8%.

The top points scorer is Adam Fantilli with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while Kirill Marchenko is next in line after having 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 2.32 GAA with a .913 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

There is -118 available for Under 6 goals and that is our pick. It stands to reason that this NHL encounter will go under the line, with the lamp not being lit very often.

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the team, player and goalie stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Kings vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Kings games.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Kings games.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Blue Jackets games at home this season.

Under 6 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

If you’re keen to go Under but want to secure bigger odds with your wager, why not consider combining two outcomes through Match Winner & Total Goals.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adam Fantilli Over 1.5 Shots -179

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 7 straight games. We recommend backing the -179 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

Latest Adam Fantilli Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+230

First

+1200

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+135

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Correct Score Prediction

Kings 2 - 3 Blue Jackets

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Blue Jackets winning 3-2. Odds of +950 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Kings

Blue Jackets

1-0

Kings

+4000

Blue Jackets

+5000

2-0

Kings

+3500

Blue Jackets

+5500

2-1

Kings

+1150

Blue Jackets

+1500

3-0

Kings

+2500

Blue Jackets

+3500

3-1

Kings

+1500

Blue Jackets

+2200

3-2

Kings

+750

Blue Jackets

+950

4-0

Kings

+2900

Blue Jackets

+5000

4-1

Kings

+1300

Blue Jackets

+2000

4-2

Kings

+1300

Blue Jackets

+2000

4-3

Kings

+1000

Blue Jackets

+1200

5-0

Kings

+5000

Blue Jackets

+10000

5-1

Kings

+1900

Blue Jackets

+3500

5-2

Kings

+1500

Blue Jackets

+2200

5-3

Kings

+2200

Blue Jackets

+3000

5-4

Kings

+2000

Blue Jackets

+2500

6-1

Kings

+4000

Blue Jackets

+9000

6-2

Kings

+2500

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-3

Kings

+2900

Blue Jackets

+4000

6-4

Kings

+5000

Blue Jackets

+6000

6-5

Kings

+5500

Blue Jackets

+6000

7-2

Kings

+6000

Blue Jackets

+12500

7-3

Kings

+5000

Blue Jackets

+8000

7-4

Kings

+6600

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-5

Kings

+11000

Blue Jackets

+13000

7-6

Kings

+13000

Blue Jackets

+14000

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Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 66% probability of winning this game, Los Angeles Kings might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -192 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Columbus Blue Jackets are least likely to win at +158.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. The Totals offers NHL bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -120.

There’s the chance to bet on the Kings to be the first team to light the lamp. The favorites are -145 compared to the +105 that the Blue Jackets open the scoring.

National Hockey League fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the betting sites and find the best value wagers.

Moneyline

Kings

-192

Blue Jackets

+158

3-Way Moneyline

Kings

-110

Tie

+340

Blue Jackets

+230

Puck Line

Kings -1.5

+134

Blue Jackets +1.5

-164

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

Adrian Kempe is favorite to be First Goalscorer at +750. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

First

+132

Anytime

+750

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

First

+165

Anytime

+900

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

First

+215

Anytime

+1150

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

First

+240

Anytime

+1200

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

First

+240

Anytime

+1200

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+250

Anytime

+1300

Trevor Moore (Kings)

First

+255

Anytime

+1300

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Phillip Danault (Kings)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Alex Turcotte (Kings)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Warren Foegele (Kings)

First

+320

Anytime

+1500

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Akil Thomas (Kings)

First

+370

Anytime

+1800

James van Riemsdyk (Blue Jackets)

First

+380

Anytime

+1800

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Samuel Helenius (Kings)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Tanner Jeannot (Kings)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Luca Del Bel Belluz (Blue Jackets)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Mikael Pyyhtia (Blue Jackets)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+120

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+120

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+135

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

+115

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Trevor Moore (Kings)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+135

Warren Foegele (Kings)

Over 1.5

-192

Under 1.5

+145

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-169

Under 1.5

+130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.50 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 19.8
• Giveaways: 11.8
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 15.9
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 22.6
• Hits: 14
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 15.1
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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