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2026-27 Preseason

Columbus Blue Jackets at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions

2024-02-20 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 5 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
LAK: 59.5%
CBJ: 40.5%
Expected Goals
LAK: 3.69
CBJ: 2.85
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 50%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • LAK at home vs CBJ: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-09CBJ 4 - 5 LAKLAKCBJ
2025-12-22LAK 1 - 3 CBJCBJLAK
2025-01-25CBJ 3 - 2 LAKCBJCBJ
2024-11-09LAK 5 - 2 CBJLAKLAK
2024-02-20LAK 5 - 1 CBJLAKLAK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1LAK1300.98
1CBJ700.27
2LAK1701.44
2CBJ1100.69
3LAK1500.48
3CBJ2601.78
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 59.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 5 - 1 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 3.7 - 2.8