LA Kings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets: Odds, Picks, and Predictions The Los Angeles Kings (25-23-14) and Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-9) are set to face off Monday at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, with puck drop scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup features contrasting recent performances, with the Kings struggling to maintain consistency and the Blue Jackets riding a strong offensive surge. BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds and expert analysis provide insight into the game’s potential outcome. The Kings entered the contest having lost 4-3 to the Montreal Canadiens as a -125 home favorite, with the Over (6) cashing. Scott Laughton, acquired in a trade from the Toronto Maple Leafs, scored his debut goal, while Anze Kopitar added his seventh goal of the season. Alex Laferriere broke a tie in the third period, but Darcy Kuemper struggled, allowing four goals on 23 shots. Los Angeles has now dropped seven of its last nine games, raising concerns about its recent form. The Blue Jackets, meanwhile, ended a three-game win streak with a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth as a +100 underdog. Damon Severson, Mathieu Olivier, Adam Fantilli, and Mason Marchment each recorded a goal and an assist, while Kirill Marchenko extended his point streak to four games with two assists. Charlie Coyle added two assists to push his streak to five. Elvis Merzlikins made 18 saves in the loss, though his performance has been inconsistent this month. Betting lines for the game show the Blue Jackets as the favorite, with the moneyline at -135 for Columbus and +110 for Los Angeles. The puck line favors the Blue Jackets at -1.5 (+170) over the Kings at +1.5 (-210). The Over/Under is set at 6 goals, with the Over priced at -115 and the Under at -105.#los_angeles_kings #betmgm_sportsbook #columbus_blue_jackets #nationwide_arena #darcy_kuemper
