Blue Jackets vs. Kings Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan. 26

At 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 26, Zachary Werenski and Adrian Kempe will go head-to-head in a contest between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Los Angeles Kings at Nationwide Arena. Here is everything you need to know to know about the Blue Jackets-Kings game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Blue Jackets vs. Kings Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Blue Jackets vs. Kings Prediction

ATS Pick: Kings (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Blue Jackets 4 - Kings 3

Blue Jackets vs. Kings Betting Insights

• In 24 of 51 matches this season, Columbus and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Los Angeles has played 18 games this season that finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• The teams average 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.9 fewer than this game's total.
• Opponents of these two teams score six goals per game combined, 0.5 fewer than this game's over/under.
• The Blue Jackets are 20th in goals scored in the league, and the Kings are 30th.
• The Blue Jackets are 23rd in the league in goals conceded, and the Kings are third.

Blue Jackets Stats

• The Blue Jackets' 153 total goals (three per game) rank 20th in the league.
• Columbus has conceded 168 total goals (3.3 per game), ranking 23rd in league play in goals against.
• They have the league's 24th-ranked goal differential at -15.
• The 25 power-play goals Columbus has scored this season (on 126 chances) rank 25th in the NHL.
• The Blue Jackets' 19.84% power-play conversion rate ranks 19th in the league.
• Columbus has scored three shorthanded goals this season (19th among all NHL teams).

Blue Jackets Leaders

Blue Jackets Player Props

Kings Stats

• With 130 goals (2.6 per game), the Kings have the league's 30th-ranked offense.
• Los Angeles has one of the best defenses in the NHL, giving up 137 total goals (2.7 per game), third in the NHL.
• They have the 19th-ranked goal differential in the league at -7.
• Los Angeles has 23 power-play goals (on 151 chances), 29th in the NHL.
• The Kings score on 15.23% of their power plays, No. 32 in the NHL.
• Los Angeles leads the league in shorthanded goals with seven.

Kings Leaders

Kings Player Props

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