Blackhawks vs Kings Prediction 12/4/25 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Blackhawks vs Kings Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 4^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Los Angeles Kings Preview

The Kings have 31 points this season with a 12-7-7 record, and are 11-15 ATS and 11-14 in over/under. They have a 3-5-3 home record and a 9-2-4 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-1 home loss to the Capitals and their previous three games, were a win against the Canucks, a loss against the Ducks, and a win against the Senators.

Offensively, the Kings are averaging 2.62 goals per game and are scoring 13.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.62 goals per game and are killing 80.5% of their opponent’s power plays.

Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 23 points, also leading the team in goals with 9, while Quinton Byfield adds a team-high 15 assists. Darcy Kuemper is the starting goalie for the Kings, and he has a 8-5-5 record, with 2.37 GAA and .908 SV%. Anton Forsberg is the backup goalie and he has a 4-2-2 record, with 2.69 GAA and .894 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks Preview

The Blackhawks have 28 points this season with a 11-9-6 record, and are 21-5 ATS and 12-13 in over/under. They have a 6-5-3 home record and a 5-4-3 road record and are sitting 4th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 4-3 road shootout loss to the Golden Knights and their previous three games, were a win against the Ducks, a loss against the Predators, and a loss against the Wild.

Offensively, the Blackhawks are averaging 3.19 goals per game and are scoring 22.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.89 goals per game and are killing 84.4% of their opponent’s power plays.

Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 38 points, also leading the team in goals with 17, adding a team-high 21 assists. Spencer Knight is the starting goalie for the Blackhawks, and he has an 8-5-5 record, with 2.52 GAA and .917 SV%. Arvid Söderblom is the backup goalie and he has a 3-4-1 record, with 3.54 GAA and .879 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: December 4, 2025

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Kings have won each of their last eight home games against the Blackhawks following a loss.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last six night games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games following a shootout loss.
• The Kings have won the third period in nine of their last 10 night games at Crypto.com Arena when leading after the second period.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Blackhawks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost seven of their last 10 games as home favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Kings’ last nine games.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites.
• The Blackhawks have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kings’ last six night games against Central Division opponents at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blackhawks’ last four games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 14 of the Kings’ last 15 games as home favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Phillip Danault has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven home appearances against the Blackhawks.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last 11 games against Central Division opponents.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Connor Bedard has scored the last goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last five road games.
• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight road games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Los Angeles Kings rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (13.75%).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank T28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.62).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.44%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (12).

Blackhawks vs Kings Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Kings won 3-1 on the road and are 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against the Blackhawks. Over is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.

In this Blackhawks vs Kings Prediction, the Kings are coming as -240 home favorites. The Kings have just three points and one win more than the Blackhawks this season and have been terrible at home, having just three of their 12 wins at home. Both teams have been in terrible form lately, as the Kings are 2-5 in their last 7 games, while the Blackhawks are 1-6 in their last 7 games. Chicago has scored 3+ goals in each of its last four games, while the Kings have been struggling offensively, so I expect a close game tonight. Take the Blackhawks by +1.5 goals in this one.