The Los Angeles Kings (26-14-5) travel to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (23-19-7) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and televised on ESPN+. Both the Kings and Blue Jackets will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.
Kings vs Blue Jackets
The Los Angeles Kings Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
After a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, the Kings are now 26-14-5. Los Angeles led 2-0 going into the third period, but Chicago scored three times in the final frame to hand the Kings a defeat.
The Kings were favored by -1.5 goals, failing to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that number.
The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Columbus fell to 23-19-7 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, allowing five goals in the first period.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9. As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus failed to cover.
Los Angeles Offense Breakdown
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 1st goal of the season at 8:12 in the third period, while also picking up his 4th assist on Laferriere’s second goal.
The Kings fired 40 shots on goal but were held to just three goals and had 13 giveaways. Kevin Fiala contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 5.
Blue Jackets Offense Breakdown
The Blue Jackets fired 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. Columbus was held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.
Columbus had 13 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s 2nd-period goal.
Los Angeles Team Defense
After leading 3-2, the Kings gave up a late goal with just 31 seconds left in the 3rd period, and they eventually lost in the shootout. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 18 saves with a save percentage of 85.7%. Defensively, the Kings had 6 takeaways and 24 hits.
Columbus Team Defense
Columbus’ defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period, including the first at 19:04. They allowed two more in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but had a 68.2% save percentage.
Kings vs Blue Jackets Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Kings have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 6-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- The Blue Jackets are 4-1 puck line in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 8-2.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Kings struggled vs the puck line going just 1-4. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
Kings vs Blue Jackets Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Blue Jackets to come out with a win against the Kings while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +144, I’m placing my bet on the Blue Jackets to win outright.
Our projections have the Blue Jackets pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Blue Jackets, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:January 25, 2025 Blue Jackets, Kings