Columbus Blue Jackets vs Los Angeles Kings predictions, Jan 26, 2026

Jan 24, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Columbus Blue Jackets

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In an upcoming NHL match, the Columbus Blue Jackets are set to face off against the Los Angeles Kings on January 26, 2026, at the Blue Jackets’ home ground.

Recent form suggests that the Columbus Blue Jackets have been in solid shape, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, the Los Angeles Kings have struggled somewhat, managing to secure only 1 victory in their last 5 games. These contrasting recent performances could potentially impact the outcome of this encounter.

Bookmakers have given the Columbus Blue Jackets odds of 2.72 for a home win, while the Los Angeles Kings have been placed at 2.4 for an away victory. Our model prediction presents a close match, with a 32.3% chance of a home win, a 26.4% likelihood of a draw, and a 44.7% probability of an away win. The predicted final score based on these odds is 2:3 in favor of the Los Angeles Kings.

It promises to be an exciting match with both teams showcasing their tactical strengths. However, with the unpredictable nature of sports, the outcome remains uncertain.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-24T12:52:02+00:00.

Columbus
36.5%		 Draw
23.7%		 Los Angeles
39.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Los Angeles Kings: 2.01% Columbus Blue Jackets: 0.41%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.71 4.04 2.41
Pinnacle 2.54 4.04 2.4

Latest Results

22.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Dallas Stars – 1:0
20.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Ottawa Senators – 1:4
17.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:4 penalties
15.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Vancouver Canucks – 4:1
13.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Calgary Flames – 5:3		 20.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – New York Rangers – 4:3
17.01.26 Anaheim Ducks – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1 OT
16.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Anaheim Ducks – 2:3 penalties
14.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Vegas Golden Knights – 2:3 OT
12.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Dallas Stars – 1:3

Facts

  • The game between a mid-table team and the outsider (ranked 15 and 9).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 2.
  • Columbus is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Los Angeles has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Los Angeles may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of home games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • We predict that Columbus will win today’s game, with odds of 2.63.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Columbus won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 55:65. (average 2.8:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Columbus won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 35:32. (average 3.5:3.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.12.25 Los Angeles Kings – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:3
    25.01.25 Columbus Blue Jackets – Los Angeles Kings – 3:2 OT
    09.11.24 Los Angeles Kings – Columbus Blue Jackets – 5:2
    20.02.24 Los Angeles Kings – Columbus Blue Jackets – 5:1
    05.12.23 Columbus Blue Jackets – Los Angeles Kings – 3:4 OT

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 49 31 3 9 6 194:121 77
    2 Dallas Stars 52 25 4 9 14 172:144 67
    3 Minnesota Wild 52 19 10 9 14 168:150 67
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 50 18 7 12 13 170:154 62
    5 Edmonton Oilers 52 20 5 8 19 173:166 58
    6 Anaheim Ducks 51 16 11 3 21 169:178 57
    7 Utah Mammoth 50 19 7 4 20 158:139 56
    8 San Jose Sharks 50 15 11 3 21 156:174 55
    9 Los Angeles Kings 49 13 7 13 16 129:139 53
    10 Seattle Kraken 50 16 6 9 19 139:152 53
    11 Nashville Predators 50 17 7 4 22 146:169 52
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 51 16 5 8 22 140:159 50
    13 Winnipeg Jets 50 18 2 7 23 148:153 47
    14 Calgary Flames 51 17 4 5 25 129:152 47
    15 St. Louis Blues 51 18 1 8 24 123:174 46
    16 Vancouver Canucks 51 11 6 5 29 137:188 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 49 25 7 4 13 172:122 68
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 51 22 9 5 15 176:149 67
    3 Detroit Red Wings 52 21 10 5 16 162:158 67
    4 Montreal Canadiens 51 18 10 7 16 174:171 63
    5 Buffalo Sabres 50 22 6 5 17 167:155 61
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 50 21 4 11 14 166:150 61
    7 Boston Bruins 51 22 7 2 20 170:159 60
    8 New York Islanders 50 18 9 5 18 146:141 59
    9 Philadelphia Flyers 50 17 7 9 17 154:158 57
    10 Toronto Maple Leafs 51 17 7 9 18 169:172 57
    11 New Jersey Devils 51 18 9 2 22 136:155 56
    12 Washington Capitals 52 22 3 6 21 165:153 56
    13 Florida Panthers 49 22 4 3 20 148:161 55
    14 Ottawa Senators 50 18 5 7 20 166:169 53
    15 Columbus Blue Jackets 50 14 9 7 20 150:164 53
    16 New York Rangers 52 14 7 6 25 139:162 48

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.49%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.5 (12.65%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8 (10.28%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.65%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.47%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 12 (6.85%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.84%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.91%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 29 (2.83%)

    10. Los Angeles Kings: 41 (2.01%)

    11. Toronto Maple Leafs: 51 (1.61%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 51 (1.61%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 56 (1.47%)

    14. Montreal Canadiens: 56 (1.47%)

    15. New Jersey Devils: 61 (1.35%)

    16. Ottawa Senators: 61 (1.35%)

    17. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.35%)

    18. New York Islanders: 76 (1.08%)

    19. Pittsburgh Penguins: 81 (1.01%)

    20. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.81%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.65%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.54%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.54%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.47%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 201 (0.41%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 301 (0.27%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 401 (0.21%)

    28. New York Rangers: 401 (0.21%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 501 (0.16%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 751 (0.11%)

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