Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings Odds
STAPLES Center hosts an NHL battle between the Los Angeles Kings and the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday.
Supporters of the Blue Jackets have seen them go 13-31-6 so far this season, while the Kings are at 24-16-10. In totals betting, the Kings are 11-28-11, while the Blue Jackets are 24-25-1.
View Columbus vs Los Angeles Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
The visitors opened as +-230 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under wagers.
Power Rankings:
The Kings sit at No. 10 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Blue Jackets sit at a No. 30 on the same chart.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Los Angeles' No. 30-ranked offense (2.2 goals per game) against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.4 goals per game allowed. The Kings Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.8% rate while the Blue Jackets have a 76% rate on the penalty kill.
Last time out for Columbus, they were a 6-0 loser as they battled the Sharks on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at -255 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 4-1 Sportsbook at home against the Senators. Bettors on Los Angeles at -140 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
Columbus Blue Jackets Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Anaheim are 4-6
After playing San Jose are 7-3
After a loss are 4-6
Los Angeles Kings Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing Ottawa are 2-8
After a win are 2-8
A few Blue Jackets at Kings trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus' last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus' last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus' last 6 games on the road
Columbus is 5-9-1 SU in its last 15 games ,when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles' last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles' last 7 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Los Angeles' last 19 games at home
Next up:
Columbus at Anaheim, Friday, February 3
Los Angeles at St. Louis, Friday, February 3