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The Los Angeles Kings (3-5-2) and Chicago Blackhawks (3-8-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 8:00 p.m. EDT at United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Kings are at -122 on the moneyline, with the Blackhawks at +102 to win outright. The over/under is set at 5.5 (-135o / +114u).
Let's get into our Kings vs. Blackhawks predictions and NHL picks.
Kings vs. Blackhawks Prediction
- Pick: Over 5.5 (-135)
Our Los Angeles vs. Chicago best bet is on the over total goals, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Kings vs Blackhawks Odds
| Kings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +210 | 5.5 -135o / 114u | -122 |
| Blackhawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -258 | 5.5 -135o / 114u | +102 |
- Kings vs. Blackhawks puck line: Kings -1.5 (+210), Blackhawks +1.5 (-258)
- Kings vs. Blackhawks over/under: 5.5 (-135o / +114u)
- Kings vs. Blackhawks moneyline: Kings -122, Blackhawks +102
- Kings vs. Blackhawks best bet: Over 5.5
Kings vs. Blackhawks Preview
Tuesday night brings a battle between two clubs mired near the bottom of their respective standings, as the Los Angeles Kings visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.
Both sides have endured rough starts to the early campaign, with the Kings sitting second to last in the Pacific Division at 3-5-2 and the Blackhawks occupying the penultimate spot in the Central Division at 3-8.
Chicago enters looking to snap a three-game skid while defending a 3-4-0 mark on home ice, often compromised by poor discipline that has led to a 1-3-0 record when logging more penalties than the opposition.
Los Angeles arrives with a 2-2-2 record on the road and continues to struggle in high-leverage moments, going 1-1-2 in one-goal decisions.
This clash matches the parameters of the "Bad Goalie Overs" Bet Labs system created by Evan Abrams. The strategy targets matchups featuring two sides burdened by inconsistent netminding, subpar save metrics, and vulnerable defensive zones.
When losing teams lack dependable goaltending, game scripts frequently unravel into wide-open, track-meet styles of play. Rather than tightening up, underperforming teams often take high-risk offensive chances to overcome deficits, generating heavy shot volumes and high-danger transition chances.
The underlying metrics support that scenario here. The Kings have already conceded 35 goals while scoring 27, and the Blackhawks have been even more generous, coughing up 43 goals compared to 24 scored.
With both teams generating negative goal differentials and neither crease offering much stability, backing the over 5.5 represents the sharpest side on the board.
Best Bet: Over 5.5 (-135)
