Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Preview
Planning on watching today’s Blackhawks and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Kings are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blackhawks. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Kings – Chicago Blackhawks odds
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Chicago and Los Angeles, the Kings have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 3 goals per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles is averaging 3 goals compared to Chicago at 0.
- Through their last five road contests, the Blackhawks offense has averaged 1 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Chicago posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
- Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs. the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 6-4.
- Chicago has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 puck line in their last three games.
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Blackhawks are 19-44-5 overall and 15th in the Western Conference. In the Central Division, Chicago is 8th and has gone 5-17 against divisional opponents. On the road, the Blackhawks have struggled, posting a record of 5-26-1.
Over their last ten games, Chicago has gone 4-6 and are 2-1 in their last three games. As the underdog, the Blackhawks have gone 16-43-5 this season and have lost their last two games against the Kings.
On the offensive side, the Blackhawks are scoring an 2.2 goals per game this season, ranking 31st in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 30th in the league. Chicago’s offense is currently ranked 27th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 26th in the league.
Goalie Petr Mrazek gets the start and has made 44 starts this season. His record at this point is 15-25, and his save percentage is 0.964%.
At home this season, Los Angeles has gone 14-11-7, and they are 23-15-7 when favored. In the Western Conference, the Kings are 18-18, and they come into the game in 7th place.
Over their last ten games, Los Angeles has gone 5-5, and they are 34-22-11 overall. Against the Pacific Division, the Kings are 9-8, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games.
On offense, the Kings are averaging 3 goals per game which is 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. This year, the Kings have recorded a 22-16 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 10-5 record.
Goalie David Rittich gets the start and has made 18 starts this season. His record at this point is 10-5, and his save percentage is 0.455%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a 4-3 win.
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Tips
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Los Angeles Kings Injury Report
- Viktor Arvidsson – Lower Body – Out
- Pheonix Copley – Knee – Out
- Carl Grundstrom – Lower Body – Out
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
- Taylor Hall – Knee – Out
- Connor Murphy – Lower Body – Out
- Reese Johnson – Concussion – Out
