Blue Jackets vs. Kings Prediction and Odds - Apr 16, 2022

The Los Angeles Kings square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, commencing at 10:30PM EDT.

Dimers' free betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Kings, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Kings?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Blue Jackets-Kings NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Kings a 60% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Kings Odds

• Puck Line: Kings -1.5, Blue Jackets +1.5
• Moneyline: Kings -190, Blue Jackets +170
• Total: Over/Under 6.5

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kings are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +134 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -145.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -190, which means you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +170, where you can put down $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -102.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Kings

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -145 via DraftKings Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +170 via Caesars Sportsbook (2.8% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Kings are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 2.8% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Blue Jackets vs. Kings Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Columbus vs. Los Angeles, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Blue Jackets-Kings matchup, including pre-game predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Blue Jackets vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Kings? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Kings.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Kings.

DimersBOT gives Kempe a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star is a 35.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 6.6% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.1% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.5% probability
• Justin Danforth: 4.5% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 3.9% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 7.3% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 6.0% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 4.8% probability
• Trevor Moore: 4.4% probability
• Phillip Danault: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 33.4% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 27.8% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 25.7% probability
• Justin Danforth: 23.7% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 22.2% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 35.5% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 30.2% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 27.0% probability
• Phillip Danault: 25.1% probability
• Trevor Moore: 23.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Kings on Saturday April 16, 2022.

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Blue Jackets vs. Kings 2022 Game Info

When do the Kings play the Blue Jackets?

• Date: Saturday April 16, 2022
• Time: 10:30PM EDT / 7:30PM PDT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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