Stephen Nover's Puck Line Game of the Month
(NHL) Columbus vs. Los Angeles,
Point Spread: 1.50 | -115.00 Columbus (Away)
Result: Loss
Having gone just 9-9-1-5 in LA, the Kings have burned the most money at home of any team in the NHL.

Don't be shocked if the Kings fail to win at home again even against Columbus. This is a horrendous situational spot for Los Angeles.

The Kings returned to Southern California after winning their last three games of a four-game road trip. This marks their fifth game in eight days and first in the Pacific time zone since Feb. 10.

Contrast this with the Blue Jackets, who are in action for only the third time in 10 days. They last played this past Saturday at San Jose where they nipped the Sharks, 4-3.

Columbus has the fourth-fewest points in the NHL. So the Kings can't help but feel cocky and confident. However, if you give the Blue Jackets plus 1 1/2 goals, they would be 12-8 in their last 20 games.