Blue Jackets vs. Kings Prediction and Odds - Mar 16, 2023

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

Dimers' top betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Kings, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Kings?

Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Blue Jackets-Kings NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Kings a 68% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Kings Current Odds

• Puck Line: Kings -1.5 (-120), Blue Jackets +1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Kings -275, Blue Jackets +235
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-115/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Kings are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Blue Jackets, with -120 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at +105.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -275. That means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +235, where you can bet $100 to profit $235, earning a total payout of $335, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Kings

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (53% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +235 via PointsBet (2.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

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While the Kings are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Blue Jackets vs. Kings Prediction

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

Blue Jackets vs. Kings Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Kings? The latest data is in.

Listed 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 choose the best prop bets for Thursday'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 an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the Kings star is a 42.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 6.6% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.6% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 5.1% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.7% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 3.6% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 8.7% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 6.3% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 6.0% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 5.2% probability
• Phillip Danault: 5.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 32.6% probability
• Boone Jenner: 29.1% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 27.6% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 23.5% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 19.9% probability

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 42.1% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 36.0% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 33.9% probability
• Gabriel Vilardi: 28.5% probability
• Phillip Danault: 27.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Blue Jackets vs. Kings on Thursday March 16, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Kings 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Kings and Blue Jackets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:30PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Los Angeles Kings
• Date: Thursday March 16, 2023
• Time: 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT
• Venue: Crypto.com Arena

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