Los Angeles Kings at Columbus Blue Jackets NHL Predictions

2026-03-09 • Nationwide Arena

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 5 Los Angeles Kings (OT)

🚨 Upset Loss (54% underdog)

Win Probability

CBJ: 54.5%

LAK: 45.5%

Expected Goals

CBJ: 3.14

LAK: 3.16

Total Goals

Median: 6.2

Over 5.5: 59%

Over 6.5: 45%

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

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	CBJ	21	0	1.17
1	LAK	10	1	0.62
2	CBJ	9	0	0.47
2	LAK	25	4	1.97
3	CBJ	12	0	0.44
3	LAK	11	0	0.60
4	CBJ	0	0	0.00
4	LAK	3	0	0.13

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: 54.5%

Total Goals

Actual: 9.0

Expected: 6.3

Score Breakdown

Columbus Blue Jackets 4 - 5 Los Angeles Kings

Expected: 3.1 - 3.2