Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Kings

The Chicago Blackhawks meet the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, December 4.

The best betting angle could be backing the Blackhawks with a +1.5 start on the puck line. Odds of -133 look value and our prediction is that the Kings will find it difficult to land a big win.

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Chicago Blackhawks have suffered a defeat in back-to-back road games including a recent 4-3 (SO) loss. This occurred at T-Mobile Arena against Vegas Golden Knights. Connor Bedard, Oliver Moore and Tyler Bertuzzi scored one goal each.

Los Angeles Kings lost their last game, being beaten at home to Washington Capitals 3-1 at Crypto.com Arena. Kings had 25 shots and Adrian Kempe scored the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings have claimed consecutive wins over the Hawks. Both victories were achieved at United Center, with a 3-1 followed by a 3-1 scoreline. We’ve seen seven Kings wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-5-5	2.5	.917	1

Darcy Kuemper (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-5-5	2.4	.908	1
23/24	13-14-3	3.31	.890	1

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 14.6% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have been giving up 3.5 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.2%.

Connor Bedard is the top points scorer with 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists, with Tyler Bertuzzi recording 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.82 goal against average with a .900 save percentage.

The Kings have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 27.5 shots on goal, with a 6.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.0 goals from 23.3 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.0%.

The top points scorer is Quinton Byfield with 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, while Kevin Fiala is next best after having 6 points, 3 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 2.13 GAA with a .912 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction & Picks

Take on Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Chicago Blackhawks look capable of keeping the scoreline respectable in this NHL clash. The +1.5 spread affords us the chance to get -133 that they win or lose by one goal.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Blackhawks vs Kings stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 5 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 9 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Kings in 6 of their last 10 games against Blackhawks.

Hawks +1.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks 3 - 1 Kings

We’ve picked out a correct score of 3-1 being landed by the Blackhawks. You can secure odds of +2400 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blackhawks

Kings

1-0

Blackhawks

+5500

Kings

+4500

2-0

Blackhawks

+5500

Kings

+3500

2-1

Blackhawks

+1600

Kings

+1200

3-0

Blackhawks

+4500

Kings

+2000

3-1

Blackhawks

+2400

Kings

+1400

3-2

Blackhawks

+1050

Kings

+800

4-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Kings

+2400

4-1

Blackhawks

+2500

Kings

+1050

4-2

Blackhawks

+2200

Kings

+1300

4-3

Blackhawks

+1400

Kings

+1050

5-0

Blackhawks

+12500

Kings

+4000

5-1

Blackhawks

+4500

Kings

+1500

5-2

Blackhawks

+2800

Kings

+1200

5-3

Blackhawks

+3500

Kings

+2000

5-4

Blackhawks

+2800

Kings

+2200

6-0

Blackhawks

+2800

Kings

+6000

6-1

Blackhawks

+11000

Kings

+3300

6-2

Blackhawks

+6000

Kings

+2200

6-3

Blackhawks

+5000

Kings

+2500

6-4

Blackhawks

+7000

Kings

+4500

6-5

Blackhawks

+6600

Kings

+5500

7-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Kings

+9000

7-1

Blackhawks

+6600

Kings

+5500

7-2

Blackhawks

+6600

Kings

+5000

7-3

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+4500

7-4

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+6000

7-5

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+11000

7-6

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+13000

8-0

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+14000

8-1

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+10000

8-2

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+9000

8-3

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+10000

8-4

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+10000

8-5

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+14000

9-2

Blackhawks

+10000

Kings

+14000

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

At betting odds of -233 with the sportsbooks, Los Angeles Kings are regarded as 70% likely to win this game. Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +190.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -118.

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Moneyline

Blackhawks

+190

Kings

-233

3-Way Moneyline

Blackhawks

+300

Tie

+350

Kings

-141

Puck Line

Blackhawks +1.5

-133

Kings -1.5

+110

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 12
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 15
• Giveaways: 18.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 13.3
• Giveaways: 17.8
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.3
• Blocks: 18.3
• Faceoff Wins : 23.9
• Hits: 13.7
• Giveaways: 13.4
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 18.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 16.1
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.1

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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