The Columbus Blue Jackets (17-26-10) aim for success on the road against the Los Angeles Kings (27-16-10) on Tuesday, February 20, at 10:30 PM ET at the crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The Kings are moderate favorites for success, with a puck line at -1.5 (-110).

The Blue Jackets are 2-3 over their last five matchups and have a tough road test on their hands. Their most recent battle was a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks and they were able to snap their two-game skid.

Their offense is not as appealing as the Kings’, as Boone Jenner leads them with 17 goals this season. They also have Johnny Gaudreau leading the team with 37 points and 30 assists.

The Blue Jackets usually achieve an average of 2.92 goals per game with 30.0 shots, holding a power play percentage of 14.4. In these situations, they've scored 22 goals but conceded 37, suggesting a noticeable disadvantage.

On the defensive end, they permit an average of 3.70 goals per game on 30.3 shot attempts, indicating a slight negative variance compared to their offensive performance. Moreover, their penalty kill percentage of 76.1 is slightly lower when compared to the Kings.

The Kings have won their last three consecutive games and are 4-1 overall in their last five. Their previous successful encounter was a 2-1 outing over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which also marked their third straight road win.

Their offense has many key pieces to their success. For example, Adrian Kempe leads with 47 points, Trevor Moore leading with 21 goals, and Kevin Fiala tops it off with 30 assists.

The Kings demonstrate an average of 3.09 goals per game from 33.5 shots, showcasing their offensive prowess. They have scored 36 goals and conceded 23 during power plays, maintaining a power play percentage of 21.2, which surpasses that of the Blue Jackets.

In terms of defense, they concede an average of 2.64 goals per game against 28.2 shots, highlighting their solid defensive capabilities compared to their offensive output. Their penalty kill percentage of 86.5 is notably higher than that of the Blue Jackets, enhancing their defensive effectiveness.

MyBookie offers appealing NHL betting odds, with the Los Angeles Kings as 1.5-puck line favorites while at home. In the previous meeting between these two, the Kings won at home with a 4-3 overtime performance back in December of last year.

While the Blue Jackets are 8-12-6 on the road, the Kings are not dominant at home with a 9-9-6 record. However, they have the tools available to succeed in landing a win by at least two goals.