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Los Angeles vs. Columbus: NHL Match Prediction
Columbus continues a long series of away games in California on November 10. This time, the Jackets' opponent will be Los Angeles, which, although among the conference leaders, does not show stable play. The Kings alternate victories and defeats and often lose points in games against not the strongest opponents. The Jackets are often underestimated by bookmakers, but the visitors have repeatedly surprised hockey fans with their strong performances. Who will be better in this pair? Find out in our prediction for the confrontation
Command Analysis
Los Angeles Kings
USACurrent form
Los Angeles is fourth in the Western Conference standings with 19 points after 15 games. The team from California has had a successful start to the new season, losing only four games since October 17. Most recently, Anze Kopitar team played a flawless series of away games, but immediately stumbled upon returning home. In early November, the Kings lost to Chicago (3:4, B) on home ice, and then confidently won in Nashville (3:0) and Minnesota (5:1). On November 8, the Kings lost to Vancouver (2:4) in front of their home fans. The hosts managed to open the scoring in the match, but then they conceded three unanswered goals and were unable to reach the Killer Whales.
Jim Hiller men have been solid defensively this month. They've allowed just one goal in two road games, but they've been slumping defensively in the home opener, with four saves. David Rittich and Darcy Kuemper continue to battle for the No. 1 spot in Los Angeles. The two goalies have combined to stop 88.2 percent of shots.
It not for nothing that Anze Kopitara is the captain of the "kings". The Slovenian forward is having another strong season and can already boast 15 points (5+10) in the "goal+pass" system. Breathing down his neck is Alexis Lafferiere, who has made 14 effective actions (8+6).
Disqualifications and injuries
Drew Doughty, Alex Turcotte, Tanner Janot and Artur Kaliyev are all out for the game against Columbus, with Mikey Anderson questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Los Angeles takes at least 30 shots per game.
The Kings are targeting the opposing goal and trying to take shots from all positions
- Statistically, the Kings receive 10.8 minutes of penalty time.
Los Angeles is not known for its great discipline and usually gets sent off at least five times per game
Columbus Blue Jackets
USACurrent form
Columbus started the season well, but began to slow down at the beginning of November and dropped to 13th place in the East. The team from Ohio earned 12 points in 12 games and has not yet been able to please its fans with a stable game. The Jackets lost all three games in November and scored only one point. The Blue Jackets ended their home series with a defeat to Winnipeg (2:6:), and in the current away tour they were routed in the capital (2:7) and lost in San Jose (1:2, OT). In the match against the Sharks, the visitors could not realize their chances for a long time and scored only in the 50th minute. This was not enough to take two points from the SAP Center arena.
Dean Evason men have seriously slackened in attack and have not scored more than two goals per game for four games in a row. The team top scorer remains Mikael Granlund, who has scored 16 points (6+10) in the goal+pass system this fall. Kirill Marchenko has rushed to chase him. The Russian has contributed to 13 of the team goals (5+8).
Elvis Merzlikins has started four of the five games since the end of October. The Latvian goalie has found good form and has stopped 91.01% of the shots on goal. The goalie is allowing 2.69 goals per 60 minutes and has already recorded one shutout.
Disqualifications and injuries
Gavin Brindley, Erik Gudbranson, Boone Jenner and Kent Johnson will not be in California this Sunday.
Interesting trends for betting
- Columbus is 15-16 in goals scored and allowed in the second period.
The third period is the best for the "jackets", but in the second and first twenty minutes they often lose.
- The Jackets are winning 49.6 percent of their faceoffs.
The visitors play poorly at the point and often lose the puck to their opponents.
Trends
Bet 1st period: total under 1.5 goals
In three of the last four games involving Los Angeles, the first period was not productive.
2.02Bet 2nd period: Columbus will score
In four of the last five games between the teams, the Blazers have scored in the second period.
1.57Tip and bets
In our opinion, Los Angeles can claim another two points in this matchup. The team from California is in good shape and should not lose points in a match against a weak opponent. The Kings look pretty good in this segment and are currently in good shape. Columbus often stumbles in games against the leaders of the table and often wins only against weaker teams. We believe that the hosts will succeed.
Prediction - Los Angeles win for 1.85
Bet on individual total
Los Angeles has been pretty lackluster offensively, especially on home ice. The Kings have only scored three or more goals at Crypto.com Arena once this season, and they tend to play defensively at home. Columbus isn't that bad defensively and rarely lapses in defense. With Elvis Merzlikin back in the lineup, we don't think the visitors will concede too many.
We take the individual total of Los Angeles under 3.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.75
Total Bet
The matches between the teams are rarely productive. Since 2018, this pair has only once scored more than six goals in a match, and now the opponents simply do not have the resources for a spectacular match. We think that the teams will try to play as reliably as possible on their half of the ice and do not expect more than six accurate shots between them.
We bet on a total of less than six goals with a coefficient of 1.85
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