Saturday’s contest that pits the Los Angeles Kings against the Columbus Blue Jackets, which starts at 9:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.

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Kings vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• Los Angeles and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (6.5 goals) five times this season.
• In Columbus’ 12 games this season, eight have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The Kings score 3.27 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.33, adding up to 0.1 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 6.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Kings Moneyline: -213

• The Kings are 4-2 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Los Angeles has had moneyline odds of -213 or shorter in only two games this season, and split them 1-1.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Kings have an implied probability of 68.1% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +177

• In 11 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has secured the upset five times.
• When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +177 or longer, they have won two games in four opportunities.
• Columbus has a 36.1% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Los Angeles 4, Columbus 3

Kings Points Leaders

• With five goals and 10 assists this season, Anze Kopitar is one of Los Angeles’ leading contributors (15 points).
• Alex Laferriere is another of Los Angeles’ top contributors currently with 14 total points (eight goals and six assists) to his name.
• On 30 shots (for one goal) and 11 assists, Brandt Clarke has contributed 12 points this season.
• Darcy Kuemper (4-1-3) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for Los Angeles.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko’s five goals and eight assists in 12 matchups give him 13 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Sean Monahan is a top contributor for Columbus, with 11 total points this season. He has scored six goals and provided five assists in 12 games.
• Zachary Werenski has three goals and six assists for Los Angeles.
• Daniil Tarasov has a record of 3-2-1 in six games this season, conceding 24 goals (4.0 goals against average) with 148 saves and an .860 save percentage, 61st in the league.

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Los Angeles vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 9, 2024
• Time: 9:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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