Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 12/22/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Los Angeles Kings meet Monday in NHL action from Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.

Columbus Blue Jackets Recap

The Columbus Blue Jackets come into this game looking to shake off a 4-3 loss at the hands of Anaheim last time out to sit at 14-15-6 this season. After this game, Columbus will head home for a game against the New York Islanders.

Blue Jackets Lose 7 Of Last 8

Zach Werenski has 40 points with 14 goals and a team-high 26 assists while Dmitri Voronkov has 12 goals and 11 assists for his 23 points. Kirill Marchenko has 26 points with 10 goals and 16 assists and Charlie Coyle has 22 points with 17 assists. Adam Fantilli has 22 points with 12 goals and 10 assists of his own while Sean Monahan has 17 points with 5 goals and 12 assists. Jet Greaves has gone 8-9-5 with a 2.77 GAA and a .904 save percentage while Elvis Merzlikins has gone 6-6-1 with a 4.04 GAA and an .877 save percentage between the pipes for Columbus so far this season. 

Los Angeles Kings Recap

The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to add on to their 2-1 win over Tampa Bay last time out to sit at 15-10-9 this season. After this game, Los Angeles will take on the Seattle Kraken at home.

Kings Snap Four-Game Losing Streak

Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 30 points including 13 goals and 17 assists while Quinton Byfield has 19 points with 4 goals and 15 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 23 points with 12 goals and 11 assists while Corey Perry has 15 points with 7 goals and 8 assists and Brandt Clarke’s added 15 points with 5 goals and 10 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 16 points with 6 goals and 11 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 13 points with 11 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 15 points with 7 goals and 8 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 10-6-6 with a 2.19 GAA and a .917 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 5-4-3 with a 2.69 GAA and a .901 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: December 22, 2025

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The favorites have won each of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games.
• The Blue Jackets have lost seven of their last eight games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Blue Jackets and Kings.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games following a road loss.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in each of their last nine road games against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the first period.

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Kings have lost four of their last five games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have won three of the Kings’ last four games at Crypto.com Arena.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost the second period in each of their last five games when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Kings’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blue Jackets’ last five road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in nine of the Kings’ last 10 games following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games as road underdogs.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Drew Doughty has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Anze Kopitar has recorded an assist in each of his last seven home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Adrian Kempe ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Sean Monahan has scored at least one goal in each of his last seven Monday appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Zach Werenski has recorded an assist in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Kirill Marchenko ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (5) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Los Angeles Kings rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.50).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.56%).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.51).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.92%).

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction

I’m on the Kings here. It’s not the best price with a Kings team that hasn’t necessarily been at their best this season, but the Blue Jackets are unbackable in their current form after losing 7 of their last 8. The Kings have at least been able to string wins together here and there, and the Blue Jackets have not been able to keep the puck out of the back of the net lately. Give me Los Angeles here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Los Angeles -165