
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 22
Updated Dec. 22, 2025 6:17 p.m. ET
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At Crypto.com Arena on Monday, Dec. 22, the Los Angeles Kings and Columbus Blue Jackets -- led by Adrian Kempe and Zachary Werenski, respectively -- will match up at 10 p.m. ET. Check out everything you need to know about the Kings-Blue Jackets game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | -1.5 | 154 | -185 | 5.5 | -125 | 105 | -170 | +142 |
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Kings vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
ATS Pick: Kings (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Kings 4 - Blue Jackets 2
Kings vs. Blue Jackets Betting Insights
- Los Angeles' games this season have finished above this matchup's total of 5.5 goals 14 times.
- Columbus has played 22 games this season that ended with more than 5.5 goals.
- These two teams average 5.4 goals per match combined, 0.1 less than this game's total.
- These teams give up a combined six goals per game, 0.5 more than this game'souting's total.
- The Kings are 31st in goals scored in the league, and the Blue Jackets rank 22nd.
- The Kings are second in the league in goals conceded, and the Blue Jackets are 29th.
Kings Stats
- The Kings' 87 total goals (2.6 per game) make them the 31st-ranked scoring team in the league.
- Defensively, Los Angeles has been one of the stingiest units in league action, conceding 85 total goals (2.5 per game) to rank second.
- Their goal differential (+2) ranks 11th in the league.
- The 15 power-play goals Los Angeles has recorded this season (to rank 30th in the NHL) have come on 103 chances.
- The Kings have the league's 30th-ranked power-play conversion rate (14.56%).
- The six shorthanded goals Los Angeles has scored this season are the most in the league.
Kings Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 34 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 27 | 11 | 36.8% |
| Kevin Fiala | 34 | 12 | 11 | 23 | 47 | 11 | 25% |
| Quinton Byfield | 33 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 30 | 15 | 40.3% |
| Anze Kopitar | 30 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 32 | 9 | 57% |
| Corey Perry | 28 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 3 | 36.4% |
Kings Player Props
Blue Jackets Stats
- The Blue Jackets have 101 goals this season (2.9 per game), 22nd in the league.
- Columbus concedes 3.5 goals per game (123 total), which ranks 29th in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of -22, they are 31st in the league.
- Columbus has 16 power-play goals (27th in NHL) on 85 chances.
- The Blue Jackets have the league's 17th-ranked power-play percentage (18.82).
- Columbus has scored two shorthanded goals (17th in league).
Blue Jackets Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Werenski | 35 | 14 | 26 | 40 | 61 | 20 | - |
| Kirill Marchenko | 31 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 40 | 16 | 0% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 35 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 32 | 6 | 20% |
| Adam Fantilli | 35 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 39 | 14 | 51.4% |
| Charlie Coyle | 35 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 50.1% |
Blue Jackets Player Props
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