Los Angeles Kings vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/9

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The Los Angeles Kings will visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. This NHL regular season game is set for Monday, March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

Los Angeles has a record of 25-23-14 this season. They rank 10th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Western Pacific Division. Columbus stands at 32-22-9 and is 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Kings vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -133, Los Angeles Kings MoneyLine +112

Los Angeles Kings Team Preview

The Los Angeles Kings have shown mixed results in their recent games. They defeated the New York Islanders 5-3, showcasing strong offensive play. However, they fell to the Montreal Canadiens 4-3, despite having more shots on goal.

In the recent stretch, Darcy Kuemper has been in goal for the Kings. He faced 39 shots against the Islanders, making 32 saves. Against the Canadiens, he stopped 19 of 23 shots.

Key players for the Kings include Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe. Panarin has 63 points from 20 goals and 43 assists this season. Kempe has 53 points with 23 goals and 30 assists, contributing significantly to the team’s offense.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had mixed results in their recent games. They faced a tough loss against the Utah Mammoth, ending the game 5-4. Despite the loss, Adam Fantilli and Mason Marchment each recorded a goal and an assist.

In a previous game against the Florida Panthers, the Blue Jackets secured a 4-2 win. Ivan Provorov contributed with a goal and two assists, while Mathieu Olivier netted two goals. The team’s defense was strong, with 20 blocks during the game.

The Blue Jackets also claimed victory against the Nashville Predators with a 3-2 score. Charlie Coyle scored one of the goals and showed strong offensive effort with six shots on goal. Elvis Merzlikins, the goalie, helped secure the win with two saves on two shots faced.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored with a moneyline of -133 against the Los Angeles Kings, who are at +112. With the Blue Jackets having a slightly better ranking in goals and assists, they have the edge. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Blue Jackets. The recommendation is to pick the Columbus Blue Jackets to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown the ability to score and allow goals, as seen in their respective rankings. The projected total score is 7, suggesting a high-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the over at 6.0 (-116).