Columbus Blue Jackets vs LA Kings Prediction NHL Picks 11/9/24

In this article, we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs LA Kings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 9th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 5-5-2 this year after they lost to San Jose in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Columbus tied the game at one midway through the third period, but that was the only offense they could find the loss. The Blue Jackets outshot San Jose by a total of 50-27, won 51.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Columbus got their lone goal from Marchenko, while Merzlikins stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the game. 

Prior to that game, the Blue Jackets lost to Washington by a score of 7-2 and Winnipeg by a score of 6-2. Columbus has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 15.6% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Kirill Marchenko has led Columbus with five goals, eight assists, and 25 shots on goal, while Elvis Merzlikins is 2-3-1 with a 2.69 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage this year. 

LA Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 8-4-3 this season after they lost to Vancouver by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Los Angeles led 1-0 early in the first, but they allowed the next three goals in the loss. The Kings outshot Vancouver by a total of 28-23, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. LA got goals from Byfield and Gavrikov, while Kuemper stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Kings defeated Minnesota by a score of 5-1 and Nashville by a score of 3-0. Los Angeles has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 15.7% on the power play and 79.3% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led LA with five goals, 10 assists, and 13 shots on goal, while Darcy Kuemper is 4-1-3 with a 2.72 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage. 

Why the Kings will beat the Blue Jackets

• The Blue Jackets have lost 15 of their last 16 road games.
• The Kings have won each of their last eight games as home favorites following a loss.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Blue Jackets and Kings.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games after coming off overtime.
• The Kings have won the third period in each of their last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kings’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Blue Jackets’ last five night games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 15 of the Blue Jackets’ last 16 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Kings’ last 13 games.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Drew Doughty has recorded an assist in each of the Kings’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Drew Doughty has scored a goal in each of the Kings’ last three games against the Blue Jackets.
• Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with his team as a favorite against the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has scored a goal in three of the Blue Jackets’ last four games as road underdogs.
• James van Riemsdyk has recorded at least one point in each of his last four appearances against the Kings.
• Cole Sillinger has recorded at least one assist in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs LA Kings Prediction 

Columbus comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and they have scored just five goals in those three games. The Blue Jackets did generate 50 shots on goal in their last game, but they have scored two goals or fewer in four straight. Columbus is 1-2-2 on the road this year, while LA is 3-1-1 at home. The Kings have played pretty strong defense to start the season, but they are also not a very high-scoring team. I know LA has started the season with an 8-4-3 record, but we have seen some poor performances against bad teams. I don’t love the play here, but I will take the Kings to win by two goals, as this Columbus offense is brutal right now.