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The Columbus Blue Jackets (23-19-7) will attempt to extend a four-game home win streak when they square off against the Los Angeles Kings (26-14-5) on Saturday, January 25 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which club will emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blue Jackets' offense has scored 33 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 23 goals. They have registered 18 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (27.8%). They are 7-2-1 over those contests.
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Kings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+152)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings are 2-5-7 in overtime matchups as part of a 26-14-5 overall record.
- Los Angeles has 24 points (10-3-4) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Kings recorded just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
- Los Angeles has finished 5-6-2 in the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 12 points).
- The Kings are 21-0-2 in the 23 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 44 points).
- In the 15 games when Los Angeles has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 23 points after finishing 11-3-1.
- In the 27 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Los Angeles is 15-10-2 (32 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 8-3-2 to register 18 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 5-7-12 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 23-19-7.
- In the 12 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has six points (3-7-0) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 30 times, earning 44 points from those matchups (20-6-4).
- Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 22 games this season and has registered 26 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 13-8-4 (30 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Kings Rank | Kings AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 2.91 | Goals Scored | 3.31 | 6th |
| 2nd | 2.44 | Goals Allowed | 3.37 | 28th |
| 23rd | 27.2 | Shots | 29.5 | 8th |
| 1st | 24.9 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 20th |
| 28th | 16.22% | Power Play % | 21.95% | 14th |
| 7th | 82.09% | Penalty Kill % | 74.64% | 26th |
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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