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Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/20/2024]
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The Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets will meet in the NHL at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday, starting at 10:30PM ET.
Dimers.com's full preview for Tuesday's Blue Jackets vs. Kings matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Kings 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 68% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-122) | -1.5 (+105) |
| Moneyline | +200 | -245 |
| Total | o6.5 (-108) | u6.5 (-110) |
- The Kings are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Blue Jackets, with +105 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -122.
- DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -245. That means you can risk $245 to win $100 for a total payout of $345 if they get the W.
- BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +200, where you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300 if they win.
- The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Picks
Our probabilities, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -122 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | +200 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -110 |
While the Kings are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Kings?
According to our model, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Kings.
Our projections give Kempe a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star is a 42.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | 5.9% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 4.8% |
| Johnny Gaudreau | 4.0% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 3.1% |
| Cole Sillinger | 2.9% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 9.2% |
| Kevin Fiala | 6.2% |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | 5.7% |
| Trevor Moore | 5.5% |
| Quinton Byfield | 5.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Boone Jenner | 33.5% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 23.5% |
| Johnny Gaudreau | 22.6% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 19.7% |
| Cole Sillinger | 15.1% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 42.7% |
| Kevin Fiala | 32.8% |
| Trevor Moore | 32.1% |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | 30.5% |
| Quinton Byfield | 28.8% |
Blue Jackets vs. Kings Game Information
Tuesday's matchup between the Kings and Blue Jackets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to start at 10:30PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Tuesday February 20, 2024
- Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Our full coverage of Blue Jackets vs. Kings includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live updates.
Conclusion
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