LA Kings (31-19-8) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (18-35-7)
March 3, 2025 8:30 pm EDT
The Line: Chicago Blackhawks 200 / LA Kings -245; Over/Under: 5.5
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The Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks meet Monday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s a Blackhawks vs Kings Prediction. This article will include a Blackhawks vs Kings Pick.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings lost to the Stars and Blues, and they play the Blues, Golden Knights, and Islanders next. The Kings have lost three straight games and have been outscored 5-13 during that span.
The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.84 goals per game and are scoring 15.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with 26 goals, Anze Kopitar has 34 assists and Kevin Fiala has 169 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 2.62 goals per game and are killing 81.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 74 goals on 850 shots faced, while David Rittich has allowed 66 goals on 586 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Golden Knights, beat the Ducks, and they play the Senators, Utah, and Predators next. The Blackhawks look for two straight games for the first time since December 17-19.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.72 goals per game and are scoring 26.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 21 goals, Connor Bedard has 33 assists and Ryan Donato has 131 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.52 goals per game and are killing 81.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 106 goals on 964 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 84 goals on 895 shots.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Kings have lost four of their last five games as road favorites.
- The Blackhawks have won three of their last five games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last six road games when trailing after the second period.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Blackhawks have lost 15 of their last 17 games following a road win.
- The Kings have won five of their last six games against the Blackhawks.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the Kings’ last five games.
- The Kings have won the second period in each of their last six games against the Blackhawks.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.52).
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.72).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (15.33%).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 5th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.62).
Blackhawks vs Kings Injury Report
The Blackhawks will be without Jason Dickinson and Laurent Brossoit. Philipp Kurashev and Nick Foligno are questionable for the Blackhawks.
The Kings don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Blackhawks vs Kings Prediction
The Kings aren’t coming off the greatest week with three straight losses, but this is just what the doctor ordered. The Chicago Blackhawks are absolutely dreadful at both ends of the ice, and they haven’t won two straight games since December. The Kings have won seven of the last nine games against the Blackhawks, and most of those games weren’t close. If the Kings are serious about getting back on track, this is a game they simply don’t lose. I’ll ride with the Kings on Monday night and take the PL to shave down the price.
