Columbus at Los Angeles

A long road trip for Columbus and the big reason they struggle on the road is defense. They don't play any, ranked No. 27 in the league in goals allowed and No. 29 in penalty killing. They are off a rare defensive game, a 2-1 loss at San Jose, but note that the OVER is 4-1 in the Blue Jackets’ last five games when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game and they face a Los Angeles team that beat Phoenix 1-0. The OVER is 6-2 in the Blue Jackets’ last eight games as a road underdog of +151 to +200. The Kings are rested, playing their fourth home game of a nice six-game home stand, so look for them to skate at the road-weary visitors. The OVER is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Los Angeles between these teams, as well as 5-1 OVER the total in the last six meetings overall. Play OVER the total.