In this NHL regular season preview between Blackhawks and Kings, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Blackhawks make their way to Los Angeles at 3-7-1.
- Chicago is 9th in power play goals this season.
- The Blackhawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Sharks.
- The Kings host the Blackhawks with a record of 6-3-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Kings are currently 4th in the league.
- The Kings are coming off a 6-3 win vs. the Golden Knights.
Blackhawks vs Kings Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Kings. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Kings at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Kings are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Blackhawks in a Western conference matchup.
Blackhawks vs. Kings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Chicago Blackhawks at Los Angeles Kings
- Where: Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 2nd
- Betting Odds LA -1.5, CHI +170 | LA -203 O/U 6
Blackhawks Preview: Will the Blackhawks Defense Show Up on the Road?
After a 3-2 loss to the Sharks, the Blackhawks now sit at 3-7-1 this season. Chicago was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
Chicago gave up the first goal, but responded with two goals in the first period. However, the Sharks answered with two goals of their own in the second period, including the game-winner at 9:18.
Ryan Donato netted his 6th goal of the season, while Tyler Bertuzzi followed with his 4th, as the Blackhawks scored twice in the first period. Connor Murphy picked up assists on both goals, bringing his season total to 7. Taylor Hall also contributed with his 3rd assist of the year.
Despite taking 29 shots on goal, the Blackhawks couldn’t find the net after the first period. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.
The Blackhawks' defense gave up the first goal of the game just 6:52 into the first period and then allowed two more in the second, including a power-play goal at 9:18. Petr Mrazek made 26 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%. Defensively, the Blackhawks had 9 blocks, 13 hits, and 7 takeaways.
Kings Preview: Will Los Angeles Win at Home?
The Kings improved to 6-3-2 with a 6-3 win over the Golden Knights. As underdogs on the puck line, Los Angeles not only won but also covered. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 9.
Six different players scored for the Kings, who led 6-1 before allowing two late goals. Warren Foegele got things started with a goal at 6:02 in the first period.
In their 6-3 win over the Golden Knights, the Kings spread the wealth with six different players finding the net. Kevin Fiala notched his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Joel Edmundson also scored his 3rd goal. Anze Kopitar added his 4th goal and picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to 8.
Brandt Clarke contributed with two assists, now sitting at 10 for the season. The Kings took 27 shots on goal and ended the game with 8 giveaways. They scored twice in each period, including Fiala’s power-play goal in the third.
Defensively, the Kings will look to tighten up after allowing two late goals to the Golden Knights. They gave up a power-play goal at the 11:04 mark in the 3rd period and another at 17:03. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves with a save percentage of 88.5%. The Kings' defense finished with 6 takeaways and 27 hits.
Blackhawks vs Kings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road games, Chicago has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last three home games, the Kings have a straight up record of 3-0 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 4 goals per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Kings have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have an puck line record of 3-2 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 4-1.
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Blackhawks vs Kings Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Kings -203
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