The Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6) and Los Angeles Kings (15-10-9) meet in an NHL duel tonight. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. EDT at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Kings are favored by 1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-120o / +100u). The Kings are a -170 favorite to win outright, while the Blue Jackets are +142 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Blue Jackets vs. Kings predictions, parlay and NHL picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Odds, Pick
| Blue Jackets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -185 | 5.5 -120o / 100u | +142 |
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +154 | 5.5 -120o / 100u | -170 |
- Blue Jackets vs. Kings Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-185), Kings -1.5 (+154)
- Blue Jackets vs. Kings Over/Under: 5.5 (-120o / +100u)
- Blue Jackets vs. Kings Moneyline: Blue Jackets +142, Kings -170
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings will meet in the City of Angels on Monday night. The Jackets enter the game with a 14-15-6 record on the season. Columbus ranks dead last in the Eastern Conference in total points with 34.
Twenty-eight-year-old Zach Werenski leads the team with 14 goals and 26 assists. Werenski is questionable to play tonight as he continues to deal with a lower-body injury.
The Kings are off to a 15-10-9 start to the season. Los Angeles begins tonight’s game as the top wild-card team in the Western Conference with 39 points. Right winger Adrian Kempe leads this Kings team with 13 goals and 17 assists
Leg 1: Los Angeles Kings ML (-170)
The Kings have shown reverse splits early in the year, as they have struggled at home, but this sets up as a spot where they can start to find their groove on their own ice.
Columbus has battled injuries all season and could struggle to keep pace with Los Angeles in this matchup. The Blue Jackets have been below average offensively this season and now face one of the strongest defensive teams in the NHL.
Los Angeles ranks second in goals allowed this season and has given up just 2.1 goals per game over its last 10 contests.
Leg 2: Alex Laferriere 2+ Shots on Goal (-245)
This prop is backed by the Action Pro Report.
Laferriere has cashed 2+ shots on goal in four of his last six games, and the Action Pro Report projects him for 2.4 shots on goal tonight.
Blue Jackets vs Kings Parlay
Parlay Picks:
- Los Angeles Kings ML (-170)
- Alex Laferriere 2+ Shots on Goal (-245)
Parlay Odds: +118 (DraftKings)
