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 (54% underdog)

Win Probability

LAK: 53.8%

CBJ: 46.2%

Expected Goals

LAK: 3.22

CBJ: 3.11

Total Goals

Median: 6.2

Over 5.5: 62%

Over 6.5: 47%

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • LAK at home vs CBJ: 2-1

Date	Score	Winner	Model Pick
2026-03-09	CBJ 4 - 5 LAK	LAK	CBJ
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

Period	Team	Shots	High Danger	xG
1	LAK	15	1	1.29
1	CBJ	16	0	0.78
2	LAK	13	0	0.63
2	CBJ	17	0	1.25
3	LAK	11	1	0.81
3	CBJ	11	0	0.50

Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

Prediction Result

❌ Incorrect

Confidence: 53.8%

Total Goals

Actual: 4.0

Expected: 6.3

Score Breakdown

Los Angeles Kings 1 - 3 Columbus Blue Jackets

Expected: 3.2 - 3.1