Kings vs. Blue Jackets Predictions and Odds - Mar 4, 2022

The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM EST.

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

Who will win Kings vs. Blue Jackets?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Kings-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Kings a 54% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs versus the Kings, with -190 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Kings (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +175.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +126, which means you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Kings at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Kings vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at -190 with BetMGM (67% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets at +126 with FanDuel Sportsbook (1.9% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at +115 with DraftKings Sportsbook (53% 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 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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Kings vs. Blue Jackets Betting Guide

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

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

Kings vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

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

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

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

According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Patrik Laine is most likely to score the first goal in Kings vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Laine an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 38.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 6.5% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 5.1% probability
• Phillip Danault: 4.7% probability
• Jaret Anderson-Dolan: 4.6% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 4.5% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 8.5% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.2% probability
• Boone Jenner: 5.1% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.2% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Los Angeles Kings

• Adrian Kempe: 32.2% probability
• Viktor Arvidsson: 25.3% probability
• Phillip Danault: 25.0% probability
• Anze Kopitar: 23.9% probability
• Jaret Anderson-Dolan: 23.4% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 38.6% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 25.8% probability
• Boone Jenner: 25.6% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 24.5% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 18.2% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting insights before Kings vs. Blue Jackets on Friday March 4, 2022.

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Kings vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

When do the Blue Jackets play the Kings?

• Date: Friday March 4, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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