The Vegas Golden Knights (33-21-7) will have an appealing NHL battle against the Columbus Blue Jackets (20-30-10) on Monday, March 4 at 7:00 PM ET at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. The Golden Knights have come in favored with a moneyline at -185.

The Golden Knights will be playing in their fifth consecutive road matchup, where they have not fared well. In their last five games, they have gone 1-4 and recently was defeated 7-2 against the Buffalo Sabres.

They have put together a 14-12-5 record on the road, with an opportunity to make it better against a welder team. Jonathan Marchessault leads the team in scoring with 32 goals and tops in points with 53, making him a key player to watch.

In terms of offense, they average 3.18 goals per game, firing 30.9 shots on goal every match. They have scored 39 power play goals while allowing 32, resulting in a power play percentage of 19.6, slightly higher than that of the Blue Jackets.

On the defensive end, they hold opponents to an average of 2.90 goals per game and 30.9 shots, showing a slight defensive advantage compared to their offensive output. Additionally, their penalty kill percentage sits at 80.4.

The Blue Jackets just revenant ended their two-game losing streak with a recent win. This was a 5-2 showing over the Chicago Blackhawks, where they scored two goals each in their first two periods to steadily put them up. 

They are 10-16-4 at home and will need an outstanding performance to win. Boone Jenner is currently leading them in scoring with 19 goals and ranking 72^nd in the league.

With an average of 2.93 goals per game and 30.0 shots, they display notable offensive performance. Their power play, having scored 25 goals and conceded 40, stands at a modest 14.7 percentage. Engaging in power plays decreases their likelihood of winning.

Defensively, the Blue Jackets permit an average of 3.65 goals and 33.3 shots per game. Their home advantage positions them for success, backed by a 77.0 penalty kill percentage. In contrast to their offense, they maintain a slightly negative scoring ratio.

According to the latest NHL odds from MyBookie, the Vegas Golden Knights have a slight probability of success. While they have struggled in recent games, recent trends and their overall performance this season show that the Golden Knights appear ready for victory.

Having a positive scoring ratio also makes it more speaking to have a bet in a team to win. Look for the Golden Knights to find a way to win and get back on track in this tough road stretch.