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Los Angeles Kings Favored to Win Against Columbus Blue Jackets in Saturday Night Showdown

The Los Angeles Kings (26-14-5) will be facing off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (23-19-7) at Nationwide Arena at 7 PM ET on Saturday night. The Kings will be looking to move up the Pacific Division standings with a win, coming off a recent victory against Florida. Columbus, on the other hand, is coming off a loss to Carolina. Los Angeles has a strong track record against Columbus, going 6-2-2 in their last 10 games. The Kings are the betting favorite, opening at -157 with the line remaining steady. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Los Angeles vs. Columbus matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Kings -157 | Blue Jackets +140
• Spread: Kings -1.5 (+158) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-183)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 61%.

Los Angeles vs Columbus Stats

Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings ended their two-game losing streak by defeating the defending champions in their last game. They look to maintain their momentum and secure their second consecutive win in their upcoming game on Saturday. Los Angeles averages 2.91 goals per game and scored two goals on 28 shots in their previous game. Adrian Kempe leads the team with 44 points, followed by Anze Kopitar with 43 points and Alex Laferriere with 26 points. Defensively, the Kings have been strong, giving up an average of 2.44 goals per game, which ranks second in the league. In their last game, goalie Darcy Kuemper saved 27 of 28 shots. Los Angeles is currently ranked 20th in offense, second in defense, and holds a record of 26-14-5 for the season with a power ranking of 14.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming off a loss to Carolina but will look to bounce back and secure their second win in three games when they play on Saturday. They have been averaging 2.91 goals per game, with Zach Werenski leading the team in points. However, their defensive struggles have been evident, as they give up an average of 3.37 goals per game. Goalie Daniil Tarasov has a 4-7-2 record with a 3.83 GAA and .871 save percentage. Despite their defensive challenges, the Blue Jackets have a strong offense, ranking 5th in the league. They currently have a power ranking of 7 and a record of 23-19-7. In their last three matchups against Los Angeles, Columbus came out on top with a 2-1 record.

Los Angeles Kings Favored to Win Against Columbus Blue Jackets in Upcoming Matchup

The Los Angeles Kings have a slight advantage in the upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets based on recent performance. The Kings have won two of their last four games, scoring a total of seven goals in their last two road games. However, they have struggled on special teams, converting only 16% of their power play opportunities. On the other hand, the Columbus Blue Jackets have lost three of their last four games and rank 26th in the league in penalty kills, giving up 11 goals in their last three games. In contrast, Columbus has been more successful on special teams, converting over 22% of their power play opportunities. Despite their offensive struggles, Los Angeles is expected to have the upper hand defensively, as they are eighth in the league in penalty kills. Therefore, it is likely that the Kings will prevail and cover the money line in this matchup.

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