LA Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 11-2-24 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate an LA Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 2nd at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

LA Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 6-3-2 this season after they defeated Vegas by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Los Angeles scored the first four goals in the game and led 6-1 in the third, before coasting to the win. The Kings outshot Vegas by a total of 27-26, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. LA got goals from Fiala, Foegele, Kempe, Kopitar, Laferriere, and Edmundson, while Kuemper stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Kings lost to San Jose by a score of 4-2 but did beat Utah and San Jose before that. LA has scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 3.27 goals against per game, while also going 15.4% on the power play and 76.1% on the penalty kill this season. Anze Kopitar has led LA with four goals, eight assists, and 11 shots on goal, while Darcy Kuemper is 3-0-2 with a 3.16 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 3-7-1 this year after they lost to San Jose by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Chicago led 2-1 after the first period, but they allowed two goals in the second period for the loss. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 29-28, won 39% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bertuzzi and Donato, while Mrazek stopped 26 out of 29 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Blackhawks defeated Colorado by a score of 5-2 but did lose the four games before that. Chicago has scored 2.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.27 goals against per game, while also going 19.4% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with three goals, six assists, and 37 shots on goal, while Petr Mrazek is 3-6-0 with a 3.05 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this year. 

Why the Blackhawks will cover

• The Kings have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a home win.
• The Blackhawks have won each of their last three games following a road loss.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last six-day games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games following a home win.
• The Blackhawks have won the first period in four of their last five games at Crypto.com Arena following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kings’ last six-day games at Crypto.com Arena following a win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blackhawks’ last five-day games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last six games following a home win.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Kevin Fiala has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances in day games at Crypto.com Arena.
• Phillip Danault has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Blackhawks.
• Phillip Danault has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Connor Murphy has recorded at least one assist in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games.
• Ryan Donato has scored at least one goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games.
• Taylor Hall has recorded a point in six of his last seven appearances against Pacific Division opponents.

LA Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 

Los Angeles comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they will be at home, where they are 3-0-0 so far this season. Chicago has lost five of their last six games and they are only scoring 2.64 goals per game this season. These two teams are very similar defensively, but the Kings have the edge on offense. The Kings are the better team, but they haven’t been very convincing in their last five games, outside of their last game. Take Chicago +1.5 here.