Check out our Blue Jackets vs. Kings pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Los Angeles.
- The Blue Jackets head into the game at 5-5-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Blue Jackets are currently 18th in the league.
- The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
- The Kings take on Columbus at 8-4-3.
- Los Angeles is 14th in power play goals this season.
- The Kings are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
Blue Jackets vs Kings Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blue Jackets versus the Kings? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Kings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Blue Jackets.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets at Los Angeles Kings
- Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 9th
- Betting Odds LA -1.5, CBJ +168 | LA -203 O/U 6.5
Blue Jackets Preview: Will the Blue Jackets Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Columbus dropped to 5-5-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets, underdogs on the puck line, gave up five goals in the first period. The total of 9 goals exceeded the pre-game line of 6.5.
Columbus didn’t score until the second period, when Damon Severson found the net at 19:11. The Capitals had already scored by that point, with their first goal coming just 56 seconds into the game.
Columbus took 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets’ first goal came from Severson, 49 seconds into the second period.
Columbus registered 13 giveaways and was shut out in the first period. Their second goal came from Labanc, with 5:24 remaining in the second period. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season on Labanc’s goal.
Defensively, Columbus struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period, including one just 56 seconds in. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets' defense had 10 takeaways and 17 hits.
Kings Preview: Can the Kings Deliver Being Favored at Home?
The Kings fell to 8-4-3 after a 4-3 road loss to the Blackhawks. Los Angeles led 3-0 before allowing four unanswered goals. The Kings were favored on the puck line (-1.5 goals) and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, with the combined 7 goals going over.
Alex Laferriere scored twice for the Kings, and Phillip Danault added another goal before the Blackhawks rallied. Chicago tied the game with just 31 seconds left in regulation, and then won in a shootout.
Alex Laferriere netted his 7th and 8th goals of the season, with his first coming on a power play at 16:03 in the first period. Phillip Danault added his first goal of the season in the third period. Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere's second goal.
The Kings took 40 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Kings scored once in each of the three periods, with their second goal coming at 1:23 in the second period.
Defensively, the Kings will be looking to bounce back after giving up three goals in the 3rd period of their previous game, including the tying goal with just 31 seconds remaining. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves and posted a save percentage of 85.7%.
Blue Jackets vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road contests, the Blue Jackets offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Columbus posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- Los Angeles has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
- Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets struggled vs the puck line going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
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Blue Jackets vs Kings Free Pick
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