Columbus Blue Jackets at Los Angeles Kings NHL Predictions
2025-12-22 • Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Kings 1 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
🚨 Upset Loss (60% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
LAK: 59.6%
CBJ: 40.4%
Expected Goals
LAK: 4.28
CBJ: 2.72
Total Goals
Median: 7.0
Over 5.5: 69%
Over 6.5: 58%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
LAK
Darcy Kuemper - 14-11-9 | 0.900 SV% | 2.59 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 18-12-6 | 0.910 SV% | 2.62 GAA
| Stat | LAK | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.866 | 0.928 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.958 |
| GAA | 2.27 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • LAK at home vs CBJ: 2-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | LAK 1 - 3 CBJ | CBJ | LAK |
| 2025-01-25 | CBJ 3 - 2 LAK | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2024-11-09 | LAK 5 - 2 CBJ | LAK | LAK |
| 2024-02-20 | LAK 5 - 1 CBJ | LAK | LAK |
| 2023-12-05 | CBJ 3 - 4 LAK | LAK | CBJ |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19:36 | CBJ | Goal |
| 1 | 04:07 | CBJ | Goal |
| 2 | 18:41 | CBJ | Goal |
| 3 | 14:16 | CBJ | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 59.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 7.0
Score Breakdown
Los Angeles Kings 1 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets
Expected: 4.3 - 2.7