Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction 1/25/25 NHL Picks

The Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets meet Saturday in NHL action at the Nationwide Arena. Here’s a Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Pick.

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Penguins, beat the Panthers, and they play the Red Wings, Panthers, and Lightning next. The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring 16.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with 24 goals, Anze Kopitar has 31 assists and Kevin Fiala has 131 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.44 goals per game and are killing 82.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 49 goals on 629 shots faced, while David Rittich has allowed 52 goals on 447 shots.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Maple Leafs, lost to the Hurricanes, and play the Golden Knights, Utah Hockey Club, and Stars next. The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.31 goals per game and are scoring 22.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Marchenko leads Columbus with 19 goals, Zach Werenski has 38 assists and Sean Monahan has 106 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.37 goals per game and are killing 74.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Daniil Tarasov has allowed 50 goals on 387 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 93 goals on 866 shots.

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The Blue Jackets have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs following a road loss.
• The Kings have lost six of their last eight games as road favorites following a win.
• The Blue Jackets have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as home underdogs.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a win.
• The Kings have lost the second period in five of their last six games.

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Kings have won each of their last seven games against the Blue Jackets following a home win.
• The Blue Jackets have lost three of their last four games.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have covered the puck line in four of their last five road games.
• The Blue Jackets have lost the second period in eight of their last 10 night games against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Injury Report

The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without Cole Sillinger and Denton Mateychuk.

The Los Angeles Kings will be without Drew Doughty, while Alex Laferriere is questionable.

Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction

The Los Angeles Kings are the better team, and they’re rolling defensively, but the value is with the Blue Jackets and the plus money. The Columbus Blue Jackets have won seven of their last 10 games and have earned points in eight of those games. The Blue Jackets are also 16-5-3 on their home ice. The Los Angeles Kings have seen 11 of their 14 losses this season come on the road. Yes, the Kings have won six of the last seven games against the Blue Jackets, but there’s a lot going in the favor of Columbus to turn down this price. Give me the Blue Jackets and the plus money.