<p>The Los Angeles Kings head to Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. The game is set for Monday, January 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Kings hold a record of 21-16-13, while the Blue Jackets stand at 24-20-7.</p> <p>The Kings, led by head coach Jim Hiller, are currently ranked 9th in the Western Conference. They have 3 shutout wins this season. The Blue Jackets, coached by Rick Bowness, are 14th in the Eastern Conference. They have secured 1 shutout win so far this season.</p> <h2>Kings vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Los Angeles Kings vs. Columbus Blue Jackets</li><li>Venue: Nationwide Arena</li><li>Date: Monday, January 26, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Kings +1.5 (-261), Blue Jackets -1.5 (+210), Kings MoneyLine -103, Blue Jackets MoneyLine -116, Over/Under 6.0</li></ul> <h2>Los Angeles Kings Team Preview</h2> <p>The Los Angeles Kings recently found success in their game against the St. Louis Blues with a close 5-4 win. The Kings had 28 shots on goal and landed five in the net. Alex Laferriere and Trevor Moore contributed significantly with key goals.</p> <p>In a home game against the New York Rangers, the Kings also claimed victory, winning 4-3. They managed 27 shots on goal, but none were power play goals. Kevin Fiala stood out with both a goal and an assist.</p> <p>The Kings faced the Anaheim Ducks twice, resulting in two narrow losses. Both games ended with the Kings scoring two goals or fewer. Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield were among those who made significant contributions despite the outcomes.</p> <h2>Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Columbus Blue Jackets have had a mix of results in their recent games. They secured a big win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, scoring 8 goals on 31 shots. Mason Marchment was a standout with 3 goals and an assist.</p> <p>The Blue Jackets also managed a narrow win against the Dallas Stars, finishing 1-0. Zach Werenski scored the only goal, while the team had 35 hits and 17 blocks. Their defense was strong, keeping the Stars from scoring.</p> <p>Earlier, the Blue Jackets faced a loss to the Ottawa Senators, with a score of 4-1. Sean Monahan scored the lone goal for Columbus. The Blue Jackets had 22 shots on goal but couldn't find the net more than once.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Columbus Blue Jackets are slightly favored with a moneyline of -116 against the Los Angeles Kings at -103. The Blue Jackets have a stronger goal-scoring record, ranking 14th in goals compared to the Kings' 22nd rank. With these stats in mind, the pick is for the Columbus Blue Jackets to win with a projected score of 4-3.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -108 and the under at -111. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Blue Jackets ranking 14th in goals and the Kings not far behind. Given the offensive capabilities, the recommendation is to take the over, with a projected total of 7 goals.</p>

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