| MATCHUP | Los Angeles Kings | Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-3-3 | 4-3-2 |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Los Angeles Kings and Chicago Blackhawks meet Sunday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s a Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction. This article will include a Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Pick.
Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Stars, lost to the Predators, and they play the Sharks next. The Kings have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Los Angeles Kings are averaging 2.78 goals per game and are scoring 24 percent of their power play opportunities. Adrian Kempe leads Los Angeles with 5 goals, Quinton Byfield has 6 assists, and Kevin Fiala has 28 shots on goal. Defensively, the Los Angeles Kings are allowing 3.33 goals per game and are killing 70.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 17 goals on 150 shots faced, while Anton Forsberg has allowed 12 goals on 100 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Ducks and Lightning, and they play the Senators next. The Blackhawks have won 4 of their last 5 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 3.13 goals per game and are scoring 18.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 5 goals, Teuvo Teravainen has 7 assists and Connor Bedard has 22 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 2.38 goals per game and are killing 83.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 12 goals on 189 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 7 goals on 59 shots.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Kings have lost each of their last four games as favorites after coming off overtime.
- The Blackhawks have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games as underdogs.
- The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Blackhawks.
- The Blackhawks have won the third period in each of their last four home games against the Kings following a road win.
Why the Los Angeles Kings will win
- The Kings have won each of their last five night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Blackhawks have lost six of their last seven night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Kings have covered the puck line in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Kings have won the second period in six of their last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eleven of the Kings’ last 12 games following a shootout win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Blackhawks’ last four home games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last seven games as favorites.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 16 of the Blackhawks’ last 19 games following a road win.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Donato has scored at least one goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in 13 of the Blackhawks’ last 17 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Kings.
- Ryan Donato ranks T3rd in the league for Game Winning Goals (2) this season.
Los Angeles Kings Player Prop Facts
- Adrian Kempe has scored the last goal in three of the Kings’ last four games against Western Conference opponents.
- Adrian Kempe has scored a goal in each of the Kings’ last five road games.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded an assist in six of the Kings’ last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- Adrian Kempe has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Kings as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- Adrian Kempe ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 2 this season (4).
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied after Period 2 this season (4).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank 29th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.44).
- The Los Angeles Kings rank T6th in the league for shots per game this season (30.0).
Los Angeles Kings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
Oddsmakers continue to hold out hope for the Kings, a team that’s better than what it’s shown up to this point. The Kings have also won 7 of the last 10 games against the Blackhawks. With that said, the Kings have underachieved up to this point in terms of wins and losses, and their defensive effort has been disappointing. The Blackhawks are a young team on the rise and are off to a fine start, cashing big underdog tickets along the way. The Blackhawks also have the rest advantage, with the Kings playing yesterday. Give me the home dog.