NHL Betting Preview: Kings vs Blackhawks

The Los Angeles Kings go up against the Chicago Blackhawks in this NHL matchup at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, October 26. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Bet on a Higher Total than the Line Suggests

Over 5.5 could be on the menu when the Kings and the Blackhawks meet on the rink. We’re more than happy to back this prediction at odds of -130.

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Kings Are 7 From 10 on the H2H

Los Angeles Kings were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 5-4 (SO) loss against Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Adrian Kempe was one of four different players on the scoresheet.

Chicago Blackhawks made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 3-2 road triumph at Benchmark International Arena when meeting Tampa Bay Lightning. Ryan Donato recorded two goals and Frank Nazar scored the other. Goalie Spencer Knight made a total of 29 saves (.935).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kings won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-1 victory was registered against the Hawks at United Center. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Kings win seven times.

Starting Goalies

Anton Forsberg (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	1-1-1	3.9	.880	0
23/24	15-12-0	3.21	.890	2

Spencer Knight (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-2-1	2	.937	0

Los Angeles Kings – Last 10 Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. The Kings have been giving up 3.6 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 70.0%.

Adrian Kempe is the top points scorer with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, with Kevin Fiala racking up 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Darcy Kuemper have a 3.13 goal against average with a .876 save percentage.

Chicago Blackhawks – Last 10 Games

The Hawks have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 23.7 shots on goal, with a 19.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 5.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

The top points scorer is Frank Nazar with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while Connor Bedard is next best after registering 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.11 GAA with a .934 SV%.

Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our confident pick is that the teams will combine to go over the total goals line. The -130 that this outcome happens looks really attractive for this NHL encounter.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Kings vs Blackhawks stats:

The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Kings games on the road.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Kings games.
The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Blackhawks games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 56.5% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adrian Kempe To Score +165

Adrian Kempe (Kings) has scored in 5 straight road games. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +165 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 5.5

To Score Adrian Kempe

Shots on Goal Ryan Donato Over 1.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 5.5 goals, Adrian Kempe (Kings) to score and Ryan Donato (Blackhawks) to register Over 1.5 shots.

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Correct Score Prediction

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Blackhawks

The Blackhawks are available to back at +2800 to secure a 5-3 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

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Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks 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.

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

The sportsbooks have Los Angeles Kings at -147 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 60% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Chicago Blackhawks are least likely to win at +122.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -130.

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Moneyline

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Kevin Fiala Favorite to Score the First Goal

Kevin Fiala is available at +160 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favorite is now priced at odds of +1000 to find the net first.

Player Goals

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

Quinton Byfield (Kings)

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Player Assists

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Anze Kopitar (Kings)

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

Teuvo Teravainen (Blackhawks)

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Player Shots

Kevin Fiala (Kings)

Adrian Kempe (Kings)

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks)

Alex Laferriere (Kings)

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Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

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Last 5 Games

Kings

NHL: 26/10 Kings4 Predators 5
NHL: 24/10 Kings3 Stars 2
NHL: 22/10 Kings2 Blues 1
NHL: 19/10 Hurricanes4 Kings 3
NHL: 17/10 Penguins4 Kings 2

Blackhawks

NHL: 24/10 Blackhawks3 Lightning 2
NHL: 20/10 Ducks1 Blackhawks 2
NHL: 18/10 Canucks3 Blackhawks 2
NHL: 16/10 Blackhawks8 Blues 3
NHL: 14/10 Mammoth1 Blackhawks 3

Head to Head

LA Kings vs Chicago

NHL: 21/03 2025 Kings 3 Blackhawks 1
NHL: 04/03 2025 Kings 1 Blackhawks 5
NHL: 02/11 2024 Blackhawks 4 Kings 3
NHL: 19/04 2024 Blackhawks 4 Kings 5
NHL: 20/03 2024 Blackhawks 2 Kings 6
NHL: 16/03 2024 Kings 5 Blackhawks 0
NHL: 23/01 2023 Kings 2 Blackhawks 1
NHL: 11/11 2022 Blackhawks 1 Kings 2
NHL: 04/11 2022 Kings 1 Blackhawks 2
NHL: 22/04 2022 Blackhawks 1 Kings 4

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Los Angeles Kings Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 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 3.30 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 29.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 9.2
Blocks: 17.1
Faceoff Wins : 30.4
Hits: 24.1
Giveaways: 20.6
Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 30.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.5
Blocks: 17.7
Faceoff Wins : 31.1
Hits: 25.9
Giveaways: 17
Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 23.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 5.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 12.2
Blocks: 11
Faceoff Wins : 25
Hits: 20.8
Giveaways: 15.9
Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 25.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 4.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 10.2
Blocks: 10.5
Faceoff Wins : 24.2
Hits: 20.2
Giveaways: 17.6
Takeaways: 4.6

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Los Angeles Kings Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
9	Adrian Kempe	9	19.27	5	7	12	4
55	Quinton Byfield	9	19.63	2	6	8	-3
22	Kevin Fiala	9	18.06	4	3	7	-4

96	Andrei Kuzmenko	9	16.23	2	4	6	2
40	Joel Armia	9	14.11	1	4	5	1
12	Trevor Moore	9	15.93	3	1	4	1
11	Anze Kopitar	5	19	0	4	4	2
55	Brandt Clarke	9	16.94	1	3	4	3
8	Drew Doughty	9	24.02	0	3	3	0
5	Cody Ceci	9	17.71	1	1	2	-3
15	Alex Turcotte	9	8.89	0	2	2	0
24	Phillip Danault	9	17.76	0	2	2	1
14	Alex Laferriere	9	15.16	1	1	2	-4
6	Joel Edmundson	9	16.86	0	2	2	4
	Corey Perry	3	14.43	2	0	2	1
37	Warren Foegele	9	14.69	1	0	1	-1
44	Mikey Anderson	9	20.62	1	0	1	3
39	Jeff Malott	8	7.86	1	0	1	-1
2	Brian Dumoulin	9	20.23	0	0	0	-6
79	Samuel Helenius	2	9.15	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
31	Anton Forsberg	3	3.89	0.88
35	Darcy Kuemper	6	2.78	0.887
29	Pheonix Copley	-	-	-

Chicago Blackhawks Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
91	Frank Nazar	8	19.23	4	5	9	5
86	Teuvo Teraevaeinen	8	18.21	1	7	8	6
8	Ryan Donato	8	15.15	5	2	7	4

98	Connor Bedard	8	21.78	2	5	7	3
59	Tyler Bertuzzi	8	16.93	2	4	6	0
95	Ilya Mikheyev	8	18.53	3	1	4	4
73	Lukas Reichel	6	10.87	2	2	4	-1
28	Andre Burakovsky	7	16.63	2	2	4	-2
6	Sam Rinzel	8	20.64	1	2	3	3
55	Artyom Levshunov	7	14.91	0	2	2	4
46	Louis Crevier	7	11.83	1	1	2	2
43	Alex Vlasic	7	22.36	0	2	2	-1
44	Wyatt Kaiser	8	19.99	0	2	2	5
16	Jason Dickinson	5	14.9	1	1	2	3
28	Colton Dach	8	13.59	0	2	2	-2
17	Nick Foligno	5	14.66	0	2	2	-2
20	Ryan Greene	8	11.76	1	0	1	1
	Matt Grzelcyk	8	14.61	0	1	1	5
24	Sam Lafferty	2	6.4	0	0	0	-1
84	Landon Slaggert	2	9.45	0	0	0	0
5	Connor Murphy	8	16.63	0	0	0	-2
38	Ethan Del Mastro	1	17.6	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
30	Spencer Knight	6	1.97	0.937
40	Arvid Soederblom	2	3.46	0.881

Injuries & Suspensions

Los Angeles Kings Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Anze Kopitar

Injured

Kyle Burroughs

Injured

Chicago Blackhawks Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Shea Weber

Injured

Laurent Brossoit

Injured

Andre Burakovsky

Unavailable

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.

Previous Los Angeles Kings Lineups

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Kings 4-5 Predators

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 New Jersey	8	7	1	0	14	0.875	7	7	31	19	12	4-0-0	3-1-0	0-0	7-1	7W
2 Pittsburgh	9	6	2	1	13	0.722	6	6	32	24	8	2-1-1	4-1-0	0-1	6-3	1L
3 Carolina	8	6	2	0	12	0.75	3	5	31	22	9	2-0-0	4-2-0	1-0	6-2	1L
4 Washington	9	6	3	0	12	0.667	5	6	27	21	6	3-3-0	3-0-0	0-0	6-3	1L
5 NY Islanders	8	4	3	1	9	0.563	4	4	30	28	2	3-2-0	1-1-1	0-1	4-4	1L
6 Philadelphia	8	4	3	1	9	0.563	2	3	23	21	2	4-1-0	0-2-1	1-0	4-4	1W
7 Columbus	8	4	4	0	8	0.5	3	3	25	25	0	1-3-0	3-1-0	1-0	4-4	1W
8 NY Rangers	9	3	4	2	8	0.444	3	3	21	21	0	0-4-1	3-0-1	0-0	3-6	2L

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Montreal	10	7	3	0	14	0.7	4	7	36	30	6	3-1-0	4-2-0	0-0	7-3	1W
2 Detroit	9	6	3	0	12	0.667	5	6	30	29	1	5-1-0	1-2-0	0-0	6-3	1W
3 Florida	10	5	5	0	10	0.5	5	5	25	28	-3	4-1-0	1-4-0	0-0	5-5	1W
4 Buffalo	9	4	4	1	9	0.5	4	4	27	27	0	4-2-0	0-2-1	0-0	4-5	1L
5 Ottawa	9	4	4	1	9	0.5	3	3	31	35	-4	2-2-1	2-2-0	1-0	4-5	2W
6 Toronto	9	4	4	1	9	0.5	2	4	31	33	-2	4-2-1	0-2-0	0-0	4-5	1W
7 Boston	10	4	6	0	8	0.4	3	4	32	35	-3	3-3-0	1-3-0	0-0	4-6	1W
8 Tampa Bay	8	2	4	2	6	0.375	2	2	22	27	-5	1-3-0	1-1-2	0-0	2-6	1W

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Utah	9	7	2	0	14	0.778	5	7	34	22	12	4-0-0	3-2-0	0-0	7-2	6W
2 Colorado	9	5	1	3	13	0.722	5	5	30	22	8	2-0-2	3-1-1	0-2	5-4	3L
3 Winnipeg	8	6	2	0	12	0.75	6	6	28	19	9	3-2-0	3-0-0	0-0	6-2	1W
4 Chicago	8	4	2	2	10	0.625	3	4	25	20	5	2-1-1	2-1-1	0-1	4-4	2W
5 Nashville	9	4	3	2	10	0.556	3	3	24	29	-5	3-1-1	1-2-1	1-0	4-5	2W
6 Dallas	8	4	3	1	9	0.563	3	3	25	28	-3	2-2-1	2-1-0	1-0	4-4	1W
7 St Louis	8	3	4	1	7	0.438	3	3	24	33	-9	1-3-1	2-1-0	0-0	3-5	3L
8 Minnesota	9	3	5	1	7	0.389	2	2	23	33	-10	1-2-0	2-3-1	1-0	3-6	2L

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	8	5	1	2	12	0.75	4	5	30	23	7	3-0-1	2-1-1	0-1	5-3	1L
2 Seattle	9	5	2	2	12	0.667	3	5	25	25	0	3-0-0	2-2-2	0-1	5-4	2W
3 Anaheim	8	4	3	1	9	0.563	3	4	29	29	0	1-1-0	3-2-1	0-0	4-4	1L
4 Edmonton	9	4	4	1	9	0.5	3	4	26	28	-2	2-0-1	2-4-0	0-1	4-5	1L
5 LA Kings	9	3	3	3	9	0.5	0	2	26	32	-6	0-2-1	3-1-2	1-2	3-6	1L
6 Vancouver	9	4	5	0	8	0.444	3	3	25	28	-3	1-2-0	3-3-0	1-0	4-5	3L
7 San Jose	8	1	5	2	4	0.25	0	1	23	37	-14	0-2-2	1-3-0	0-0	1-7	1L
8 Calgary	9	1	7	1	3	0.167	0	0	16	34	-18	0-3-1	1-4-0	1-0	1-8	8L

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Head-to-Head Statistics

Starting Goalies

Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Over 5.5 Probability

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Player Prop Picks

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Correct Score Prediction

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Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest

Player Goals

Player Assists

Player Shots

Micro Betting

Last 5 & H2H

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Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Los Angeles Kings Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

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