The Columbus Blue Jackets (5-5-2) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Kings (8-4-3) on Saturday, November 9th. This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and televised on ESPN+. Both the Blue Jackets and Kings will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.
Blue Jackets vs Kings
The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Columbus fell to 5-5-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, allowing 5 goals in the first period. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each scored for Columbus, but the game was out of reach by then.
The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Following a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings now sit at 8-4-3. Los Angeles led 3-0 before allowing four unanswered goals, including the game-winner in the third period.
The Kings were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 7 goals pushed the game over the total.
Columbus Offense Breakdown
Columbus managed 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to Washington, but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second.
After a scoreless first period, the Blue Jackets got on the board with Severson’s goal at 19:11 in the second. Labanc followed with a goal at 5:24 in the same period. Columbus recorded 13 giveaways in the game.
Kings Offense Breakdown
Alex Laferriere opened the scoring for the Kings with his 7th goal of the season, followed by his 8th in the second period. Phillip Danault netted his first goal of the season in the third period. Danault also picked up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal.
Kevin Fiala added two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. The Kings fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. They had 13 giveaways in the game.
Columbus Team Defense
Defensively, the Blue Jackets had a tough outing, allowing 7 goals on just 22 shots from the Capitals. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but finished with a 68.2% save percentage. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. Columbus fell behind early, conceding five goals in the first period and another late in the third.
Los Angeles Team Defense
Los Angeles’ defense gave up the tying goal with just 31 seconds left in the 3rd period, and the Kings went on to lose in a shootout. Goalie Darcy Kuemper had 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. The Kings’ defense also finished with 6 takeaways and 24 hits.
Blue Jackets vs Kings Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Columbus has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-4, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across their three previous home games, Los Angeles has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Kings have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Blue Jackets have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Blue Jackets vs Kings Prediction
To those searching for a pure moneyline wager, the Kings is the clear pick. Still, with a payout of -203, it’s worth thinking about including this bet in a parlay.
My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Blue Jackets to cover. Even if the Kings win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Blue Jackets should cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Last updated:November 9, 2024 Blue Jackets, Kings