Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 1/26/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Los Angeles Kings (21-16-13) are traveling to Nationwide Arena on Monday where they will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (24-20-7).

The Los Angeles Kings had a decent effort after finishing in a 4-4 tie against the Blues in their previous game. Los Angeles accounted for 13 penalty minutes for this matchup. Moreover, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Kings had a impressive offensive performance in this game. For the matchup, they netted 4 out of the 28 shots they launched.

Los Angeles Kings opponents have recorded 163 power play opportunities (7th in the NHL) and have scored 37 goals in those attempts. The Kings thus far have had 1,356 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .899. Los Angeles has taken 1,391 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.4%. While playing at even strength, the Kings let the opposition score 100 goals while notching 107 on offense. Los Angeles comes into tonight with 151 power play opportunities and they have scored 23 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 15.23%. For the current campaign, the have a total of 55 points and their points % is .550. When talking about their scoring, the Los Angeles Kings have accounted for 130 goals (30th in pro hockey) so far this season and have given up 137.

The player between the pipes for this game is Darcy Kuemper. Opponents have notched 1,136 goals against Kuemper in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.52. Kuemper has played in 472 games throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .914 in his 23,346 mins guarding the cage. He has earned a mark of 222-155-62 and he was named the starter in 451 games. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Kuemper has compiled 252 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .559. Kuemper has seen 13,192 shot attempts against him and has garnered 12,056 saves.

In their last game, Columbus went up against the Lightning in a game where the Blue Jackets took home the victory by a mark of 8-5. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this outing and tallied 1 out of those chances. The Blue Jackets had 8 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they pursued.

For the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a total of 153 goals, 55 points, in addition to a points percentage of .539. They have allowed 168 goals to be scored by of a combination of 133 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blue Jackets have earned 128 goals at even strength and 25 goals (25th in the league) while on the power play. They have a tally of 126 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 19.84%. Columbus has taken 1,542 shots (5th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 9.92%, while allowing the other team 1,565 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 75.35% on the other teams 142 power play tries, and their save percentage is 89.3%.

For the opposition you will find Jet Greaves defending the net. Opponents are averaging 2.77 goals per contest and he has yielded 147 goals altogether. Greaves' quality start rate is 66.0% and he has qualified for 35 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has started in 53 games and his ice time sits at 1,200 minutes. Greaves has accumulated a lifetime record of 26-21-8 and has been in goal for 56 games. He has a tally of 1,581 stops out of 1,728 shots taken, which gives him a save % of .915.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Los Angeles

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