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Blue Jackets vs. Kings prediction: Los Angeles favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [12/22/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings predictions for NHL Monday.
The Los Angeles Kings and Columbus bluejackets will lock horns in the NHL at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, starting at 10:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Kings as the most likely winner of the Blue Jackets vs. Kings game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Kings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Kings a 59% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-185) | -1.5 (+160) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -160 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -185 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jackets | +135 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Kings player props
Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Kings?
According to our model, Adrian Kempe is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Kings.
Our projections give Kempe a 33.3% chance of scoring a goal at Crypto.com Arena, while the star is a 6.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 29.9% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 24.6% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 23.9% |
| Mason Marchment | 22.7% |
| Sean Monahan | 18.3% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 33.3% |
| Kevin Fiala | 32.2% |
| Alex Laferriere | 24.5% |
| Quinton Byfield | 23.6% |
| Anze Kopitar | 22.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 6.2% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 5.0% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 4.1% |
| Mason Marchment | 4.0% |
| Sean Monahan | 3.5% |
Los Angeles Kings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adrian Kempe | 6.7% |
| Kevin Fiala | 6.5% |
| Alex Laferriere | 4.8% |
| Warren Foegele | 4.2% |
| Quinton Byfield | 4.2% |
Blue Jackets vs. Kings game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Kings and Blue Jackets at Crypto.com Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Kings, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Monday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blue Jackets vs. Kings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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