Kings vs Blackhawks Prediction 3/20/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kings vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 20th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 36-21-9 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Los Angeles led 1-0 in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Kings out shot Minnesota by a total of 29-22, won 47.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got their lone goal from Kempe, while Kuemper stopped 19 out of 21 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Kings defeated the Predators by a score of 1-0 and the Capitals by a score of 3-0. Los Angeles has won five of their last six games and they are currently third in the Pacific standings with 81 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 2.56 goals against per game, while also going 15.5% on the power play and 81.7 on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led Los Angeles with 28 goals, 27 assists, and 194 shots on goal, while Anze Kopitar has added 16 goals, 37 assists, and 84 shots on goal. Darcy Kuemper is 22-9-7 with a 2.16 goals against average and a .918 save percentage this year. 

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 20-39-9 this year after they lost to Seattle by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Chicago led 2-0 in the first period, but they allowed the last six goals in the game for the loss. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 30-29, won 61.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard and Bertuzzi, while Knight stopped 24 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to the Canucks by a score of 6-2 and the Sharks by a score of 4-2. Chicago has lost five games in a row and they are currently last in the Central standings with 49 points. Chicago has scored 2.70 goals per game and they have allowed 3.51 goals against per game, while also going 24.4% on the power play and 81.1% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 17 goals, 35 assists, and 159 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 15 goals, 37 assists, and 97 shots on goal. Spencer Knight is 2-2-0 with a 2.24 goals against average and a .928 save percentage this year. 

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.

Total Goals Facts

• Twelve of the Blackhawks’ last 13 home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Kings’ last four games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last 11 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last four games following a road loss.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Connor Bedard has scored a goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games against Western Conference opponents at United Center.
• Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Blackhawks’ last 12 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Blackhawks’ last 12 games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts

• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of the Kings’ last four games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one assist in four of the Kings’ last five games as favorites against the Blackhawks.
• Quinton Byfield has scored a goal in five of the Kings’ last six games as favorites.

Kings vs Blackhawks Prediction 

Los Angeles comes into this matchup after having their winning streak snapped in their last game and they have really had problems on the road this season. The Kings are 13-18-5 on the road this year, while the Blackhawks are 13-16-4 at home. Chicago has dropped five games in a row and they have allowed six goals in each of their last two. The Blackhawks have been one of the worst teams in the NHL this season and they have scored two goals or fewer in five straight games. I know we can’t really trust the Kings on the road, but I am not taking Chicago against this Kings defense. Take LA -1.5 in this game.