NHL betting odds interest swings to the Los Angeles Kings at Columbus battle on Saturday at Nationwide Arena as the Blue Jackets try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Columbus Blue Jackets as -145 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.1-1.7 win for the Kings on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Columbus Blue Jackets are 5-2-0 overall while the Los Angeles Kings are 5-0-1. As for the totals, Columbus is 3-4 on the OU, and Los Angeles is 3-2-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Los Angeles injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 28 (Columbus Blue Jackets) and the No. 7 (Los Angeles Kings) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 17-ranked offense (3 goals per game) against a Los Angeles Kings defense that ranks No. 1 at 1.67 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 5.26% rate while the Kings have a 95.83% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Los Angeles was a 5-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Canadiens. They won as favorites, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 2-0 loser as they battled the Lightning at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at +127 were rewarded, while the 2 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Toronto, Monday, October 23rd
Columbus home to Buffalo, Wednesday, October 25th