Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Prediction 12/4/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Los Angeles Kings meet Thursday in NHL action from the Crypto.com Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings prediction.

Chicago Blackhawks Recap

The Chicago Blackhawks come into this game looking to bounce back from a 4-3 shootout loss at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights last time out to sit at 11-9-6 this season. After this game, Chicago will square off against the Kings again before heading on the road for a game against Anaheim.

Blackhawks Drop 6 Of Last 7

Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 38 points including a team-high 17 goals and 21 assists while Frank Nazar has 18 points with 5 goals and 13 assists. Teuvo Teravainen has 17 points with 11 assists while Ryan Donato has 13 points with 8 goals of his own. Andre Burakovsky has 18 points with 7 goals and Tyler Bertuzzi has 23 points with 14 goals and 9 assists. Spencer Knight has gone 8-5-5 with a 2.52 GAA and a .917 save percentage while Arvid Soderblom has gone 3-4-1 with a 3.54 GAA and an .879 save percentage so far this season in goal for Chicago.

Los Angeles Kings Recap

The Los Angeles Kings come into this game looking to bounce back from a 3-1 loss at the hands of Washington last time out to sit at 12-7-7 this season. After this game, the Kings will take on the Blackhawks again at home before going on the road to take on the Utah Mammoth.

Kings Alternate Wins & Losses In 5 Straight

Adrian Kempe leads the Kings with 23 points including 9 goals and 14 assists while Quinton Byfield has 19 points with 4 goals and 15 assists this season. Kevin Fiala’s added 18 points with 10 goals and 8 assists while Corey Perry has 13 points with 7 goals and 6 assists and Brandt Clarke’s added 12 points with 3 goals and 9 assists this season. Anze Kopitar has 14 points with 5 goals and 9 assists while Joel Edmundsson’s had 11 points with 7 assists. Alex Laferriere also has 11 points with 6 goals and 5 assists. Darcy Kuemper’s gone 8-5-5 with a 2.37 GAA and a .908 save percentage while Anton Forsberg’s 4-2-2 with a 2.69 GAA and an .894 save percentage in goal for the Kings this season.

Chicago Blackhawks @ Los Angeles Kings Betting Trends: December 4, 2025

Why the Los Angeles Kings will win

• The Kings have won each of their last eight home games against the Blackhawks following a loss.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last six night games.
• The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games following a shootout loss.
• The Kings have won the third period in nine of their last 10 night games at Crypto.com Arena when leading after the second period.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Blackhawks have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost seven of their last 10 games as home favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Kings’ last nine games.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites.
• The Blackhawks have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Kings’ last six night games against Central Division opponents at Crypto.com Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Blackhawks’ last four games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 14 of the Kings’ last 15 games as home favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight home appearances against Western Conference opponents.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
• Phillip Danault has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven home appearances against the Blackhawks.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Connor Bedard has scored the last goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Tyler Bertuzzi has scored at least one goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last five road games.
• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight road games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Los Angeles Kings rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (13.75%).
• The Los Angeles Kings rank T28th in the league for goals per game this season (2.62).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.44%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (12).

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings Prediction

I’m on Chicago in this game. I just think the Blackhawks have been so wildly competitive on the puck line this season and the majority of those games are in the underdog role like they are here. The Kings are still getting this respect from oddsmakers at home like they’re last year’s Kings, who were dominant in the Crypto.com Arena, but that simply isn’t the case this time around and I think Chicago is live in this game. Give me the Blackhawks.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Chicago +1.5