Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 3/20/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 20th  at the United Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Kings’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blackhawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Los Angeles

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago

-Recent betting trends in games played between Chicago and LA

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Kings and Blackhawks. 

Can the Kings Bounce Back?

The Kings have been a little inconsistent the last couple of weeks, and they are coming off a loss in the last game. The Kings faced off against the Minnesota Wild and ended up losing 3-1. Adrian Kempe was the only goal scorer for the Kings but that wasn’t even close enough to get the job done. Darcy Kuemper was in goal and saved 19 of the 21 shots he faced. The Kings need to get the offense out to have a fast start here. Even two games ago against the Nashville Predators, even though they won, they only won 1-0. 

The Kings are averaging 2.8 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.56 goals per game. The defense and goaltending have been good, but the offense was ranked 21st. Adrian Kempe has scored 28 goals and added 27 assists so far this season. Darcy Kuemper is expected to get the start in goal. He has a 22-9-7 record overall and is giving up 2.16 goals per game. 

Why the Kings Will Beat the Blackhawks

• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
• The Kings have won five of their last six games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have won the second period in six of their last seven games against the Blackhawks.

Blackhawks Are Ice Cold

The Blackhawks are ice-cold heading into this game, and at this point, there have to be questions about when they might win their next game. Two games ago against the Vancouver Canucks, they lost 6-2, and in the last game against the Seattle Kraken, they ended up losing 6-2. Tyler Bertuzzi had a strong game, scoring a goal, but the lack of goaltending really hurt them. Spencer Knight was in goal and he saved 24 of the 30 shots that he faced. Goaltending has to be better here. 

The Blackhawks are averaging 2.69 goals while their defense is giving up while their defense is giving up 3.59 goals per game. Overall, this team just lacks a ton of talent in a lot of key spots, and they need to figure out how to turn their season around quickly. Connor Bedard has still put up 53 points, but the rest of the offense just hasn’t done enough. The Blackhawks will meet the Blues after this game.

Why the Blackhawks Will Beat the Kings

• The Kings have lost six of their last seven games as road favorites.
• The Blackhawks have won three of their last four games as underdogs following a home loss.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last four games following a home loss.
• The Blackhawks have won the third period in each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction

This game is going to be lower-scoring. I really am not sold on this Kings’ offense, especially as of late, when they have struggled to score. We all know the Blackhawks’ offense doesn’t have enough goal scorers, and on the season, they are averaging only 2.69 goals per game. The Blackhawks are going to be lucky to even get a goal in this game. This game is going to struggle to get to even three goals here, and the under is going to end up cashing with ease.