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Los Angeles at Columbus

January 26, 2026
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Columbus has won six of seven and five of six since Rick Bowness took over the coaching duties. The Blue Jackets beat Tampa Bay 8-5 on Saturday when Mason Marchment recorded a hat trick, and Columbus scored four goals in the first period. They are 5-0 in their past five games, playing with one day of rest, and the Blue Jackets have won four straight against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles had lost six of seven before winning its past two games. The Kings have lost five straight playing with one day of rest, and they are 2-8 in their past 10 against teams with losing records. Los Angeles has gone OVER four of five road games and 10 of 14 overall. The Kings have lost six of eight against the Metropolitan Division, and Columbus has gone OVER five of seven versus the Pacific Division. Columbus has won four of five home games. Take the Blue Jackets on the puckline and the OVER.

1 unit on Columbus -1.5 goals +225 (puckline) (risk 1 to return 3.25)
Result:
PUSH
2 units on Game Total OVER 6 -108 (risk 2 to return 3.85)
Result:
PUSH
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